Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography Lead System Engineer
ESA · ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
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Apply now » Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography Lead System Engineer Job Requisition ID: 20897 Date Posted: 18 September 2026 Closing Date: 9 October 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: Internal & External Type of Appointment ( learn more) : Fixed-Term Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes Workplace: Noordwijk, NL #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Grade Band: A2 - A4 $(function(){$('span.joblayouttoken-label').filter(function() {return $(this).text().trim()==='Grade Band:';}).html('Grade Band ( learn more ): ');}); 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 Lead System Engineer for the Copernicus CRISTAL and Sentinel-3 Next Generation Topography (S3 NGT) altimetry missions in the Copernicus Space Segment Programme within the Earth Observation Projects Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. The assignment covers the activities relating to Phases D/E1 of the CRISTAL satellites and Phases B2/C/D/E1 of…