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Galileo GSMC AIV Engineer - Spain


This is an exciting opportunity for a versatile engineer to work as AIV Engineer on the Galileo project, the European space flagship programme.
Galileo is Europe's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), providing accurate positioning and timing information. It is funded and owned by the EU, developed by ESA and managed by EUSPA.

CETRA BASE, as partner of Thales Alenia Space France, is currently looking for 1 AIV Engineer to be part of the Galileo GSMC Engineering team.

The position is based at the INTA premises in San Martin De La Vega, Madrid (Spain).


Tasks and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will carry-out the system integration and verification activities of the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre (GSMC), as detailed hereafter: 

- Ground Segment integration based on customer requirements
- Ground Segment verification and validation
- SW installation and configuration on Windows and Linux environments
- SW functional analysis
- Test procedure execution
- SW anomalies analysis and troubleshooting
- To provide Technical Support to all activities
- To support on site coordination to identify and mitigate current issues


Essential qualifications and experience
- University degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science
- Experience in Integration, Verification and Validation of SW
- Good knowledge of Windows and Linux systems
- Good Knowledge of information security
- Excellent team worker
- Ability to work in a multicultural team
- Proficiency level in English, both written and spoken
- Eligible for security clearance
- Availability to travel within Europe


Desirable
Experience in Ground Segment AIV


Security
In line with security requirements of the Galileo mission the candidate shall be a citizen of a European Union state.
This position requires the candidate to obtain and maintain a security clearance.


Benefits
The successful candidate will be offered a permanent contract and a very competitive salary package, according to his/her skills and experience.


Interested in this position? Please, send an e-mail with your CV to:
jobs [at] cetrabase.com
(without blank spaces and brackets) specifiying in the subject “Galileo GSMC AIV Engineer - Spain“.

About CETRA BASE

CETRA BASE is a leading engineering company specializing in aerospace and cybersecurity.

We are proud to support the EU Space Programme, contributing to key initiatives like Galileo, EGNOS, Copernicus, and Govsatcom.

Our expertise drives innovation and ensures the success of Europe's space ambitions.

 

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