• Function title: Surveillance (SUR) Software Engineer & Algorithm Specialist
• Reference: NOC-NM-2024-FGIV/833
• 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 the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
• Function group: Function group IV
• Job level: 16-18 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Project Manager/Specialist
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of engagement: 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/INF/CNS – Integrated CNS Unit
• 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: 18/07/2024
• Competition closing date: 29/08/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable – See details in the “Useful information” section

Your team

Within the Network Management Directorate, “Infrastructure” manages the European infrastructure deployment projects and programmes, and aims at making the SES digital sky a reality. It develops, organises and provides European common services including network support services, aeronautical information services and the radio frequency function.

The SUR Software Engineer & Algorithm Specialist is in charge of investigating issues and defining algorithmic and architectural changes related to the core part of surveillance performance monitoring tools known as SASS-C VERIFication. These tools are operated by Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP), Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) and the ATM industry, and are maintained and developed by EUROCONTROL.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Perform reverse engineering of software algorithmic sub-parts to explain why specific limitations are encountered by users.
• Define, justify and develop algorithmic, functional and architectural improvements to resolve issues encountered by users.
• Develop models and prototype to justify improvement proposals.
• Implement the changes in the code and update the corresponding documentation.
• Develop automated unit tests.
• Carry out any other tasks in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• University degree of 4 years (e.g. Master’s degree) in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Mathematics. A degree in ATM surveillance would be considered an asset.
  Having a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on ATM surveillance tracking/reconstruction algorithms, or being in the final stages of completing such a PhD, will be considered an asset.
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience to carry out the advertised tasks.
• Experience in defining, justifying and implementing mathematical algorithms related to trajectory reconstruction including data filtering, statistical and decision theory.
• Experience in analysing issues encountered in mathematical formulas and algorithms.
• Experience in reading/writing C++ code.
• Experience in reading/writing Python code.
• Experience in writing technical documentation related to algorithms and software development cycle in C++ code (e.g. writing software requirements, software design, process workflow and sequence).
• Experience in trajectory data reconstruction including Kalman filtering.
• Experience in data association, reconstruction and associated mathematical techniques and error models.
• The following would be considered an advantage:
  • Understanding of ATM surveillance.
  • Knowledge of Air Traffic Management (ATM)
• Analytical thinking: You apply a methodical approach to complex information.
• Problem solving: You anticipate and solve business problems.
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards.
• Creativity and innovation: You apply new approaches.
• 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 at least a basic user of French at level A1 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 will be offered a contract of 5 Year(s) and it may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. Before being established in the post, he/she will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• The successful candidate shall be engaged in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
• 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.