Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Instrument Optical and Performance Lead Engineer
ESA · ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
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Apply now » Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Instrument Optical and Performance Lead Engineer Job Requisition ID: 21083 Date Posted: 21 October 2026 Closing Date: 11 November 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 Copernicus Sentinel-2 NG Instrument Optical and Performance Lead 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…