Telespazio Belgium can count on more than 45 years of experience in the field of Space Operations Service & Engineering activities.
We provide a significant contribution to the most major Space programs of the European Space Agency, EUSPA and other Telespazio Groups. Our core business is to work on the ground to build bridges into space, contributing to the success of ambitious missions.
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic System Operability, Maintainability and Operations preparations (EGN) Engineer who will work in Toulouse, France.
Freelance contract only
Candidates must be eligible for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration
What is expected from you:
1. System and Subsystem Reviews Support
- Participate in key system and subsystem reviews (HOR, ORR, DRKP, EiS), ensuring that releases are:
- Deployable with acceptable impact on service performance
- Operable and maintainable
- Verify that all required inputs and undertakings from ESP are complete and contractually compliant.
- Ensure completeness and quality of ESP assessments, with focus on identifying and mitigating risks early in the lifecycle.
- Produce structured review assessments, highlighting:
- Key issues and critical risks
- Responsibility allocation (EUSPA vs. ESP)
- Proposed mitigation actions and schedules
- Risks to deployment and Entry into Service timelines
- Assess impacts of deviations raised by the V2 Product Manufacturer on operations and future deployments.
2. Monitoring of Agency Undertakings
- Monitor and support the production of Agency undertakings delivered by ESP to the V2 Product Manufacturer.
- Coordinate closely with ESP to ensure timely delivery and expected quality levels.
- Track progress and provide regular status reporting, including:
- Risk assessments
- Evidence-based progress validation
3. ESR Deployment and Contractual Follow-up
- Support the follow-up of ESP operational and maintenance baseline updates starting from ESR Critical Design Review (CDR).
- Monitor ESR deployment execution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and Statements of Work.
- Assess and support the evaluation of:
- Requests for Deviations/Waivers
- Document Change Proposals
- Updates to operational frameworks (e.g. LEO, SLA, SECOPS)
- Contribute to Engineering and Change Control Boards, providing operational and contractual input.
- Identify and support definition of additional activities or procurement needs required for successful ESR Entry into Service.
4. Procurement Support (LIFEX2 and Agency Undertakings)
- Support the procurement of Agency undertakings from ESP, including:
- Identification and validation of required deliverables
- Contribution to Statements of Work and Terms of Reference
- Participate in evaluation of ESP proposals, including clarification requests and negotiation support.
- Monitor the execution of contracted activities, ensuring alignment with requirements and timelines.
5. Coordination and Performance Monitoring
- Review relevant sections of Service Performance Monthly Reports (SPMRs) related to assigned activities.
- Participate in Service Performance Meetings, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
- Maintain close coordination with key stakeholders, including:
- EUSPA service provision and integrated teams
- ESP (ESSP)
- Security, Certification, and PMOQ teams
- Other contractors supporting ESR development
Where
You will be working in Toulouse, France.
When
Deadline to apply: ASAP
Please note that interviews will be held via Teams.
We look forward to receiving your application for this position!
Skills Required
- Eligibility for a security personal clearance from an EU Member State national security administration
- Freelance contract availability (freelance contract only)
- Ability to work in Toulouse, France (on-site)
- Experience participating in system and subsystem reviews (HOR, ORR, DRKP, EiS) and producing structured review assessments
- Experience monitoring and validating Agency undertakings and providing evidence-based progress reporting
- Experience supporting ESR deployment, operational/maintenance baseline updates, and evaluating deviations, waivers and document change proposals
- Experience supporting procurement activities: defining deliverables, contributing to Statements of Work, and evaluating proposals
- Proven ability to coordinate across stakeholders (EUSPA, ESP, Security, Certification, PMOQ, contractors) and participate in Engineering/Change Control Boards
What We Do
Telespazio Belgium, a Leonardo and Thales company, provides world-class products, engineering services, and support in the field of space programs and high-technology projects. The company delivers advanced and innovative satellite services in navigation, earth observation, and space operations, offering cutting-edge applications and systems engineering to business, military, and institutional clients across the Benelux region.
