Technology Development Coordinator Job

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Secure Connectivity Low TRL Development Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 20842
Date Posted: 3 September 2026
Closing Date: 24 September 2026 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication: Internal & External
Type of Appointment : 4 years, extendable to indefinite
Directorate: Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity
Workplace:
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Description
Secure Connectivity Low TRL Development Coordinator within the Secure Connectivity Programme Department in the Directorate of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity.
The ESA Programme Related to EU Secure Connectivity, referred to as Secure Connectivity, is intended to support the effective development and validation of the EU Secure Connectivity governmental infrastructure and the services provided by it, as well as the validation and demonstration of services based on the commercial infrastructure developed by the contractor(s) delivering the EU Secure Connectivity governmental infrastructure.
Reporting to the Head of the Secure Connectivity Programme Department, you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of low-TRL technologies (mostly equipment level) across the system, space segment, ground segment and user terminal domains.
In your role, you will ensure project implementation and delivery of all related work packages, in close coordination with the system, space segment and ground segment offices.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include: - acting as focal point in the department for all ESA-PP derisking activities, ensuring a unified programmatic interface; - coordinating with the system, space, and ground segment offices of the Department to ensure the coherent implementation and delivery of ESA-PP derisking activities; - promoting and facilitating the engagement of European industry in ESA-PP activities, identifying and onboarding innovative technology providers to enhance the competitiveness and dive...