• Function title: Systems Integration Engineer
• Reference: NOC-NM-2023-AD/678
• Location: Brussels (The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties). –Information about living in Brussels
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Type of post: Administrator
• Job level: AD6-AD9 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic job title: Expert
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: NMD/TEC/DAD – Development & Delivery Unit
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 28/09/2023
• Competition closing date: 26/10/2023 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, the “Development & Delivery” service ensures the execution of all IT projects (application & infrastructure projects). The service addresses areas such as programme/project management, software development and maintenance, and release management at corporate level.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Oversee the integration and validation of the new digital products and legacy products from internal and external suppliers.
• Collaborate with EURCONTROL business units and the industry to provide the necessary environment to enable the iterative integration of the products.
• Verify and validate deliverables (requirements, test procedures, etc.) from internal and external suppliers and manage the relation with those suppliers on these topics.
• Ensure that various validations (Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test, etc.) are executed according to expectations.
• Record, report and escalate incidents identified during various validation phases.
• Monitor the product delivery process, identify risks and obstacles, review priorities and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Contribute to the improvements of the continuous delivery regarding test automation in an Agile environment.
• Participate in release improvement activities and in the development of new working practises in collaboration with other teams.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies of 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering) or completed relevant university studies of 3 years plus 1 year relevant professional experience.
• Internal candidates should check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience to carry out the described tasks.
• Experience with the application of modern software integration and test methodologies and standards in large-scale software systems.
• Experience with system and software architectures.
• Understanding of Agile process and SAFe framework.
• Experience with the following systems and concepts would be an advantage:
  • Mission critical systems
  • ATM systems
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• Technical drafting skills (English).
• Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards.
• Planning & Organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Teamwork: You foster teamwork.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1. The selected candidate will be required to become a basic user of French at level A1/A2 before the end of the probation period.
  The levels relate to the Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• Duration of appointment: This is an appointment for a determined period of 5 Year(s). It could be extended up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 year from the closing date of applications .
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.