Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer
ESA · ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
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Apply now » Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer Job Requisition ID: 20677 Date Posted: 6 August 2026 Closing Date: 6 September 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication: Internal & External Type of Appointment : Fixed-Term Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes Workplace: Noordwijk, NL #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Grade Band : A2 - A4 This is a fixed-term appointment with an initial duration of 4 years. Depending upon performance and organisational needs, the appointment may be extended up to a possible maximum duration of 8 years. Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands Description Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Lead Instrument End-to-End Data Chain Engineer in the Payload Management Section, Copernicus S2 and S2 Next Generation Project, Copernicus Space Segment Programme, Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The Sentinel-2 Next Generation (S2 NG) mission will ensure enhanced continuity of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 first-generation measurements into the 2030s. The project has completed its Phase A/B1 and is entering the Phase B2/C/D implementation phase. In that context, you will serve as Lead…