- Function title: Software Component Assistant
- Reference: NOC-EG-2025-AST/934
- 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. Please be informed that 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: 4 Year(s)
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
- Directorate/Service: EGSD/INO/ENG - Engineering Centre of Expertise
- Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
- Competition publication date: 15/05/2025
- Competition closing date: 12/06/2025 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the The European Green Sky Directorate, the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub (EIH) carries out research, innovation and simulation activities to help improve European aviation performance, safety and sustainability, bridging the gap between R&D 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:
- Contribute to the definition of the software component roadmap (according to user needs).
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. A masterโs degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Sciences, etc.) would be considered an asset. Internal candidates should 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 with the application of Agile software development methodologies and tools (Jira) in large-scale software systems (e.g. web or cloud-based computing, open source, UX design, etc.). Experience in managing an Agile team, managing product backlog and associated tools (Jira/Confluence). Experience or Knowledge in outsourcing contract management with software suppliers. Knowledge of mission critical systems, in particular Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems, simulators, training systems would be an asset. Knowledge in one or several of the following area(s) would be an asset: Knowledge in software development and/or software architecture in cloud applications. Knowledge on Azure Cloud, Kubernetes. Ability to review source code in Java would be an asset. Technical drafting skills (English). Analytical thinking: you analyse information and you are able to identify relationships. Planning and organising: you know how to plan and adapt as required. Teamwork: you foster teamwork. Result focus: you strive to meet work expectations. Communication: you are able to foster two-way communication. 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 user of French at level A1 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. 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 4 Year(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract will end no later than 31 December 2029. However, this contract may under certain budgetary conditions 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 4 Year(s). The contract will end no later than 31 December 2029. However, this contract may under certain budgetary conditions be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract 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.