JOB DESCRIPTION
General Qualifications
- University degree in electrical engineering or telecommunications, equivalent education, or relevant professional experience.
- Minimum three year’ experience in implementation of RF systems supporting various communications functions as well as utilization of electromagnetic spectrum; RF data analysis; report creation and research of new RF technologies and trends.
- Good understanding of logistics management and life cycle management of radio communication systems.
- Good knowledge in identifying and communicating technical requirements or specifications of the RF equipment and configurations.
- Ability to deal with national representatives at all levels.
- Experience in using project management methods and tools.
- Ability to facilitate/present persuasively and negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to promote international cooperation and to participate effectively in international meetings.
- Sound digital literacy with experience in using office automation systems and software applications, e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Specific Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of the various defense/military radio and wireless communication technologies
- Experience in verifying performance specifications of the RF systems, antennas, transmitters, and receivers.
- Deep understanding of the principles of signal processing and the different types of modulation techniques used in radio communications.
- Ability to write and prepare clear procedures and reports as required.
- Ability to read and write technical documentation.
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
- NATO’s official languages are English and French. The work of this post requires fluency in English, while working knowledge of French is desirable.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- Multicultural environment
- Initial three year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary (subject to Article 19 of the Ottawa agreement on exemption of Taxation)
- Additional benefits for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where applicable) and additional home leave
- Excellent health coverage
- Great work/life balance
- Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays
- Pension Scheme
POST DETAILS
- Basic monthly salary: EUR 7 599,21, tax free.
HOW TO APPLY?
All candidates (internal and external) should refer to the FAQs before applying.
NSPA internal candidates must submit additionally their latest completed performance report.
NSPA staff members of the same grade can submit a transfer request till 00 January 2025.
Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Qualified redundant NATO civilian candidates of the same grade will be considered in priority.
Interviews are expected to be held approximately six weeks after the application closing date. The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.
Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.
The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.
NSPA as an employer values diverse backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. NSPA welcomes applications of nationals from all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply.
NSPA COVID MEASURES:
All deployable vacancy announcements include the requirement to be fully vaccinated at the time of receiving the offer of employment. No offer of employment shall be made to deployable candidates who refuse to be vaccinated.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS:
Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities’ regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.