System Operability, Maintainability and Operations preparations (EGN)

Telespazio Belgium has more than 45 years of experience in Space Operations Service & Engineering.

We provide a significant contribution to 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.

System Operability, Maintainability and Operations Preparations (EGN) Engineer – 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, focusing 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 and 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.
• Contribute 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, and 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!