Post N° LD-269/ Ref. No 2025_00032
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Bachelor’s level qualification from a nationally recognised/certified University in a related discipline and 2 years' post-related experience. Alternatively, the lack of a Bachelor’s level qualification may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to the Agency, and include at least 6 years' extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post. Very good knowledge and understanding of SATCOM technologies, covering the aspects of signals, space and ground segments. Relevant experience in positions related to the provision of SATCOM services (preferably COMSATCOM), including contractual service delivery management and/or provision of systems engineering services in positions related to design, build, integrate, validate and maintain highly reliable Teleport antennas, gateway sites, and fiber circuits. Good knowledge of the SATCOM industry and markets, particularly as it relates to defence customers. Experience in end-to-end managed services. Experience with planning, deploying and validating ground-segment stations, with focus on Teleport, Gateways, PoPs and fiber circuits. Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering applied to ground-segment stations (RF, hardware, etc.) Experience in IT & telecom networks (datacenter, fiber optics, MEF 3.0, cross connection, media-converters, e-LAN, e-Lines, EVC...) NATO's official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable. WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Multicultural environment Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation) Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave Excellent health coverage Great work/life balance Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays Pension Scheme POST DETAILS
Basic monthly salary: EUR 7,599.21, tax free. HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 23 April 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection. NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.