SAR/Galileo Analysis & Solutions Expert (1 year project) [25160]

Company Description

HE Space is a successful international space company, specialised in providing managed services and human resources to the international space sector for over 40 years.
We hire space experts all over Europe across the whole spectrum of space-related activities, from engineering to science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute towards a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers as well as the International Space Station.
HE Space has joined forces with CS Group and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting.

We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry. 

Job Description

As part of the team you will have the following responsibilities:

• Perform a thorough evaluation of existing Satellite Emergency Notification Device services, IoT, telecom and innovative technologies like AI which could be relevant to maritime, aviation, and mountain rescue.
• Execute a SWOT analysis on SAR/Galileo services and Cospas-Sarsat.
• Research and document innovative solutions that reduce dependencies on the Cospas-Sarsat system while maximizing the use of the existing Galileo infrastructure.
• Examine opportunities for integration with emerging technologies and commercial solutions, as well as evaluating the potential for standardization to inform the development of targeted solutions.
• Utilization and Enhancement of Galileo Infrastructure: maximize the use of existing Galileo ground and space infrastructure considering potential evolutions (e.g., cross-strap connection, additional assets deployment)
• Development of new SAR services and a self-standing solution: minimize dependencies on COSPAS-SARSAT.
• Integration with Institutional Satellite Systems and Services: integrate SAR service within LEO/Low MEO (IRIS², LEO-PNT, Copernicus….)
• Collaboration with Commercial Systems and Services
• Exploration of Innovative Radio Signal Design: improve performances, minimize dependencies on Cospas-Sarsat
• Development of new Services for SAR Operators: improvement of decision-making for SAR response
• For every identified solution, the document shall include, but shall not be limited to:
• Preliminary Description: A concise overview of the solution’s objectives, scope, and functional requirements.
• Trade-Off Analysis: result of key analysis (e.g., link budget, simulation results, performance metrics…) to assess feasibility, efficiency, and technical viability.
• Operational, System, and Service Concept: An outline of the proposed operational framework, system architecture, and service delivery model.
• Risk Analysis: A detailed assessment of potential risks, mitigation strategies, and their impact on solution implementation.
• Following the down selection of the most promising solutions at the Consolidation Review, an in-depth examination of these innovative concepts shall be performed. The enhanced analysis will focus on various aspects, including: mission requirements, operational concept and architecture, service preliminary design, system preliminary design, standardization analysis and public-private service provision scheme (if applicable).
• Preliminary Description: A concise overview of the solution’s objectives, scope, and functional requirements.
• Trade-Off Analysis: result of key analysis (e.g., link budget, simulation results, performance metrics…) to assess feasibility, efficiency, and technical viability.
• Operational, System, and Service Concept: An outline of the proposed operational framework, system architecture, and service delivery model.
• Risk Analysis: A detailed assessment of potential risks, mitigation strategies, and their impact on solution implementation.

Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Masters or PhD in navigation or a relevant discipline;
• Experience in assessments of existing SAR systems and emerging technologies such as IoT, telecom, and AI relevant to maritime, aviation, and mountain rescue operations;             
• Experience in Developing operational concepts and system architectures for new SAR services, including self-standing solutions leveraging Galileo infrastructure;
• Experience in integration of pathways with commercial systems and emerging technologies, while evaluating standardization potential to support scalable and interoperable SAR solutions.

Additional Information

This job is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Andrés Izquierdo, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP-25160.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles. Last apply date: 31/10/2025!