Descripción de la oferta
Type of contract Temporary Agent Reference number EUSPA/2026/AD/014Deadline for applications 23.11.2026 11:59 AM (GMT+2)Contract duration (Y) 5 Possibility of renewal 2 yesDesired start date As soon as possible Possible reserve list valid until 31.12.2027Organisational department Engineering Reporting to 3 End to End Infrastructure Team Leader or Mission Services and Standardisation Team Leader or their assigneeLevel of security clearance 4 SECRET UE / EU SECRET[1] The place of employment is subject to changes in the interest of the service and always under due consideration of the Staff Member’s interests. [2] Possibility of renewal for a fixed period and a further renewal for an indefinite period on the conditions set out in the Staff Regulations and in the Conditions of Employment for Other Servants [3] The organisational department and the hierarchical reporting line may change in line with the developments of the EUSPA and department’s organisation. [4] The successful candidateshall be able and willing to applyfora personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State,at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage. The procedure for obtaining a personnel security clearance shall be initiated on request of the employer only, and not by the individual candidate. Description of the EU classified information levels is available here .1. EUSPA AND THE HIRING DEPARTMENTThe European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) provides safe, secure, and innovative satellite navigation and communication services for Europe. We advance the commercialisation of Galileo, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and Copernicus data and services, while engaging in secure SATCOM (GOVSATCOM & IRIS²), and operating the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) Front-Desk. Our work strengthens European autonomy in space technologies, fosters innovation, and supports critical sectors such as transport, agriculture, and economic development across the EU.At EUSPA, we aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. We believe that diversity drives excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission.To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are lesser represented in the Agency workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no advantage will be given and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.The Engineering Department provides the Engineering Centre of Competence for all activities of EUSPA on all matters related to ground and space system infrastructure, service and mission, security/cyber engineering, and development of the user segment tools, including receivers and terminals. It acts as internal provider of tasks and results to the programme departments under clear delegation - and other corporate resources functions and/or Executive Director services teams if needed. It further implements its own activities (e.G. standardisation) and is the technical authority for the infrastructure under EUSPA’s responsibility.The current vacancy is for positions situated in Prague (Czech Republic) or Torrejón de Ardoz (Spain) which will require permanent relocation to the respective place of employment.2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Engineering department is looking for Security and Service Engineers who will actively contribute to the definition and implementation evolutions of the current EU space services (civil and governmental) 5 or new services, and the systems implementing those services, with focus on the security and cybersecurity aspects.The job holder will be entrusted with the following non-exhaustive list of tasks and responsibilities:TechnicalAnalyse and understand needs collected from policies and consultations with stakeholders and translate them into mission, service, infrastructure (system) and operation security requirements, maintaining proper traceability and justification of the baselines; Follow-up EUSPA developments to ensure an adequate implementation of the applicable requirements, with focus on security and cybersecurity aspects,Coordinate and supervise the system qualification or service validation activities; Contribute to the preparation and evaluation of system and service statements of compliance, waivers, deviations and associated actionsContribute to the identification of security risks and the elaboration and follow-up of suitable mitigation actions and treatment plans; Participate to the Service, System or Project Reviews and Boards as appropriate.OtherCoordinate the work of contractors in support of the above activities; Specify, procure and follow up contracts and grants (e.G. studies, industrial expertise) in support of the above activities; Liaise with Programme stakeholders (European Commission, European Space Agency, others) as well as with other EUSPA departments as needed in relation to the tasks above; Contribute to internal reporting, and reporting to stakeholders on the status and progress of the activities; Provide technical adviceaccording to his/her domain of expertise and contribute to any other tasks of the Department, as necessary; Liaise with other departments, in the area of Administration or Operations, to ensure execution of related corporate tasks, such as planning, reporting, administration, financial & budget management and risk management; Contribute to other Agency activities (recruitments, evaluation of procurements, grants and competitions) as necessary.___[5] EU Space Programme components, includes EU GNSS (EGNOS and Galileo), Copernicus, GOVSATCOM and Space Situational Awareness (SSA)3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAWe welcome applications from all candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria, on the closing date for application:Have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies 6 of at least three years attested by a diplomaHave appropriate professional experience 7 of at least three years after having obtained the required diplomaBe a national of a Member State of the European Union,Iceland, Norway or Switzerland 8Be entitled to their full rights as citizenHave fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws concerning military serviceMeet the character requirements for the duties involved 9Have a thorough knowledge (minimum C1 level) of one of the languages of the European Union 10 and a satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 level) of another language of the European Union 10Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post 11[6] Only study titles that have been awarded in EU Member States or that are subject to the equivalence certificates issued by the authorities in the said Member States shall be taken into consideration.Qualifications/diplomas awarded in theUnited Kingdom until 31/12/2020 are accepted without further recognition. For diplomas awarded in the United Kingdom after this date (from 01/01/2021), a NARIC recognition is required: https://www.Enic-naric.Net/[7] Only appropriate professional experience acquired after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point 1.Shall be considered. Where additional periods of training and study are accompanied by periods of professional activity, only the latter shall be considered as professional experience. Compulsory military service or equivalent civilian service accomplished after achieving the minimum qualification stated in point 1. shall be taken into consideration. Internships will be taken into consideration, if they are paid. Professional activities pursued part-time shall be calculated pro rata, on the basis of the percentage of full‑time hours worked. A given period may be counted only once.[8] The successful candidate shall be able and willing to apply for a personnel security clearance, issued by an EU Member State, at the level defined above immediately after the contract signature or at a later stage if required for the offered post.[9] Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record.[10] The languages of the EU are: Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish. The level shall be determined according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.[11] Before a successful candidate can be appointed, they will be medically examined by a selected medical service so that the Agency will be satisfied that they fulfilthe requirement of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulation of Officials of the European Communities.4. SELECTION CRITERIAAll eligible applications that meet the criteria outlined above will be fairly and objectively assessed against the selection criteria based solely on the information candidates provide in their applications. The Selection Board responsible for this selection will determine the criteria to be assessed in the various phases of the selection procedure (assessment of the application forms, interview and written test) prior to being granted access to the names of the applicants.The selection is based on a comparative assessment of eligible candidates against all the selection criteria. Even candidates who do not excel in every single criterion may still be successful in the overall assessment and are therefore encouraged to apply.When completing the online application, please clearly highlight your relevant skills and experiences that demonstrate how your profile aligns with the requirements below.Professional experience and expertiseExperience in the specification, design, production or validation of complex systems or services with security features; Experience working with classified information; Experience in financial,procurement and contract management; Excellent command of both written and spoken English; Motivation for the post;Effective communication; Transversal collaboration and working in teams; Flexibility and adaptability; Result orientation, prioritising and organising.We warmly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply. Your unique perspective and talents are valued and essential to our success.5. SELECTION PROCEDUREThe current vacancy aims toestablish a reserve list and fill 2 (two) posts. The established reserve list may be used for another current or future site of the Agency.A detailed description of the selection process is available here .The interview and written test are currently scheduled for January/February 2027; however the date may beadjusted based on the availability of the Selection Board members.To ensure a fair and transparent process for all candidates, direct or indirect contact with Selection Board members is not permitted. Any breach of this rule will result in disqualification from the selection procedure. Any questions regarding the selection procedure should be addressed only to: jobs@euspa.europa.eu .In addition, candidates having any personal relationship within the EUSPA shall declare such situation to jobs@euspa.europa.eu .7. APPEAL PROCEDUREIf a candidate considers that theyhavebeen adversely affected by a particular decision, they can lodge a complaint under Article 90(2) of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Unionand Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Union; submit a judicial appeal under Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (ex Art. 236 of the EC Treaty) and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union; or make a complaint to the European Ombudsman.Details on how to initiate these processes are available here .8. SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTFINANCIAL ENTITLEMENTSThe remuneration includes a basic monthly salary 12 along with any applicable additional allowances 13 as well as reimbursements 14 for eligible expenses upon submission of evidence.The total of your basic salary and any allowances is adjusted according to a correction coefficient based on the location of the post 15 .The sum of standard social security deductions from salary at source is subtracted from the weighted amount 16. Please note that while the full pay is exempt from national income tax, it is subject to internal income tax and a solidarity levy as per applicableregulations 17 .We ensure transparency and fairness in our compensation, supporting all employees equitably (zero pay gap).Examples of net monthly salaries (as currently applicable inthe Czech Republic and Spain) are presented below:AD 6 - Step 1 (less than 6 years of work experience after the relevant diploma) 18a) Minimum final net salary (without any allowances) b) Final net salary with expatriation allowance c) Final net salary with expatriation, household and 1 dependent child allowanceCZ: 4,817.61 EUR CZ: 5,833.40 EUR CZ: 6,940.00 EURES:4,881.00 EUR ES: 5,910.16 EUR ES: 7,031.32 EURAD 6 - Step 2 (6 or more years of work experience after the relevant diploma) 18a) Minimum final net salary (without any allowances) b) Final net salary with expatriation allowance c) Final net salary with expatriation, household and 1 dependent child allowanceCZ: 4,997.02 EUR CZ: 6,055.49 EUR CZ: 7,177.43 EURES: 5,062.76 EUR ES: 6,135.17 EUR ES: 7,721.86 EURWORKING CONDITIONS AND BENEFITSDiscover our comprehensive welfare package designed to support your well-being and career growth. It includes generous leave entitlements, social security benefits, and professional development opportunities—all thoughtfully designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.INTERNAL AND INTERAGENCY MOBILITYPlease note that in case the selected candidate can benefit from the internal or interagency mobility, a contract of employment will be concluded in accordance with the applicable EUSPA rules .[12] As per Articles 92 and 93 CEOS.[13] Household allowance (e.G. if you have a dependent child or you are married and your spouse's income is below a defined threshold); Dependent child allowance (e.G. if you have a child under the age of 18 or between 18 and 26, if in specified training programme); Education allowances (in very specific cases) or Payment of the education fees applicable to the educational institutions EUSPA has an agreement with (currently more than 18 international schools in the Czech Republic and Spain, and European Schools in France and in the Netherlands); Expatriation allowance (16% of the sum of basic salary and other applicable allowances).[14] If the staff member is requested to change the residence in order to take up duties, they will be entitled to: reimbursement of the travel costs; temporary daily subsistence allowance (EUR 55.40for up to 10 months, with dependents; or EUR 44.68for up to 4months, if no dependents); installationallowance (depending on the personal situation, 1 or 2 months of the basic salary – paid upon successful completion of the nine‑month probationary period).[15] Currently correction coefficients for the EUSPAduty locations are: 91,2% for CZ, 113,6% for FR, 113,2% for NL, 92,4% for ES. The coefficient is updated every year, with retroactive effect from 1 July.[16] Pension (12.10%); health insurance (1.70%); accident cover (0.10%); unemployment insurance (0.51%).[17] Currently: income tax: tax levied progressively at a rate of between 8% and 45% of the taxable portion of the salary; solidarity levy: 6%.[18] Kindly note that the numbers in examples b) and c) are indicative and net monthly remuneration varies depending on the personal, life and social situation of the incumbent. The various components of the remuneration are updated every year, with retroactive effect from 1 July.9. COMMITMENTCommitment to Serving the Public Interest with IntegrityAll jobholders will be asked to affirm their commitment to act independently and in the public interest. They will also be required to declare any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality.In carrying out their duties, jobholders are expected to act solely in the interests of the European Union, maintaining objectivity, impartiality, and loyalty. They must not seek or accept instructions from any external government, authority, organisation, or individual outside their institution.Commitment to Equal OpportunitiesThe Agency is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe that diversity enriches our work and strengthens our mission to serve the European Union effectively.10. DATA PROTECTIONThe personal data requested from applicants will be processed in line with Regulation (EU) N° 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, officers and agencies and on the free movement of such data (repealing Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 and Decision N° 1247/2002/EC) and the applicable privacy statement."#J-18808-Ljbffr
