- Function title: Simulations Validation Assistant (Air Transport Domain)
- Reference: NOC-EG-2025-AST/945
- Location: Brรฉtigny-sur-Orge
- The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties. The EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub is expected to relocate to Saclay around the year 2029.
- Information about living in Brรฉtigny-sur-Orge
- Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
- Type of post: Assistant
- Job level: AST4-AST6 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic job title: Specialised Technical/Administrative Assistant
- Number of posts: 1
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
- Directorate/Service: EGSD/INO/SHO - Stakeholder Operations Centre of Expertise
- Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
- Competition publication date: 22/05/2025
- Competition closing date: 19/06/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within The European Green Sky Directorate, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH) leads EUROCONTROL's research, innovation and simulation activities to help improve European aviation performance in terms of safety, efficiency and sustainability, bridging the gap between research and operations The EIH also addresses emerging new technologies as well as deployment of drones and urban air mobility systems.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Provide specialised support for validation activities for Air Transport operational simulations related to the Innovation Programmes activities.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Post secondary education and/or secondary education giving access to post-secondary education, and relevant professional experience of at least 3 years. Master degree in a relevant field would be considered an asset. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience. Experience in applying validation methods and experimental design approaches (e.g. EOCVM, design thinking, ...), as well as related techniques (e.g. Real Time Simulations (RTS), Fast Time Simulations (FTS), gaming, prototyping, etc.) Experience in operational concepts simulations. Experience with data visualisation and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc). Ability to analyse data and perform statistical analysis. Knowledge in Air Transport. Knowledge in simulation platforms (e.g. ESCAPE, โฆ). Knowledge of Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) concepts and their application in validation and simulation exercises. Technical drafting and presenting skills (English). The following are considered assets: Experience in ATM operational related simulations would be an asset (e.g. to test new airspace design, to test new system functionalities for controllers, etc.). Knowledge in human factors methods / approaches and human factors techniques. Knowledge in UI/UX research and design. Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication. Team work: You display a collaborative approach. Customer Focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs. Quality Focus: You deliver consistent quality in work. Problem Solving: You know how to respond to (routine) problems as they arise by applying job knowledge. 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 basic users of French at level A2 before the end of the probation period.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).
Useful information
Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated. The selected candidate will be offered a contract for a duration of 5 Year(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. This contract may be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract. The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post. Internal candidatesIf 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. Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one 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.