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Properties

  • Function title: Software Engineer
  • Reference: NOC-MA-2026-AST/1172
  • Location: Maastricht
  • In accordance with the Service Regulations, staff are required to reside either at their place of employment or at such distance from it as is compatible with the proper performance of their duties.
  • Information about living in Maastricht
  • Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
  • Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
  • 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) - renewal or conversion of the contract is possible under certain conditions see “Useful information” section
  • Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
  • Directorate/Service: MUAC/ENG/ATMSYS/SRS - The Simulator & Replay & Support Services team
  • Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model, combining onsite presence with teleworking opportunities. Teleworking is subject to the applicable internal rules and is granted in line with business needs and managerial approval.
    Teleworking must not exceed 50% of the days worked in a month when performed at the official place of residence as defined above.
    In addition, all staff may telework from a location of their choice for up to 20 working days per calendar year, with line manager authorisation. These 20 days do not count towards the 50% monthly limit.
  • Competition publication date: 06/11/2026
  • Competition closing date: 04/12/2026(23:59 Brussels time)
  • Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

 

Corrigendum

Correction published on 06/11/2026

In the "Useful information" section:

  • Deletion of the two sub-two bullet points:
  • Continue under their existing appointment duration, as appointment durations are not cumulative.
  • The duration of their appointment will therefore not restart upon selection to the new post, i.e. the remaining duration of their current determined appointment continues to apply.

Your team

Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the Engineering Division (ENG) is responsible for developing and providing the Communication and IT Infrastructure, ATM systems, IT security activities and facility services.

Your role

Your role will be to:

  • Support the development and maintenance of software systems used for technical surveillance and operational support and data retrieval (MUAC Technical Surveillance Complex (TSC) and Operational Support and Data Retrieval (OSDR)) to ensure high levels of operational availability, safety, and efficiency, under the supervision of senior staff.
  • Analyse change requests, document lifecycle changes, conduct safety assessments, and provide effort estimations for new features or fixes.
  • Implement changes and bug fixes, including performing rapid prototyping, providing demonstrations to users, and ensuring documentation and unit testing of changes.
  • Analyse technical and operational problem reports, perform diagnostics, and implement effective solutions to resolve issues, improve system performance, and ensure smooth operations.
  • Participate in system integration and testing activities; perform tests for software changes and bug fixes and ensure that new implementations meet system requirements and safety standards.
  • Contribute to the production of technical documentation for systems and subsystems.
  • Contribute to technical project meetings and discussions, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Develop knowledge and skills in the field of expertise under the guidance of more senior staff.
  • Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

  • Completion of a relevant post-secondary education (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science), meeting European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 5 or higher followed by at least 5 years relevant professional experience to perform the advertised responsibilities.
  • Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
  • Experience in full-stack software design and development, using Java (including Spring Boot) and/or C++ for back-end development, and JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, HTML5 and Angular or a comparable framework for front-end development.
  • Experience in designing or developing system-management applications and interfaces using SNMP and REST.
  • Ability to produce clear technical documentation in English.
  • The following would be an advantage:
    • Experience using the Qt framework and/or developing in Python.
    • Experience with modern service-oriented architectures and middleware, including message brokers, containers, API integration and data distribution.
    • Experience using Jira and Git/Bitbucket and working with the Scrum methodology.
    • Knowledge of Linux, MySQL and Hibernate, and DevOps pipelines.
  • Understanding of Air Traffic Management principles and Air Traffic Control systems.
  • Communication: You foster two-way communication.
  • Analytical Thinking: You analyse information and identify relationships.
  • Teamwork: You foster teamwork.
  • Problem Solving: You anticipate and solve business issues.
  • Quality Focus: You set and foster high-quality standards.
  • 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 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 appointed in accordance with the provisions of the General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre. This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years. A conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
  • Conditions depending on current type of engagement
    Internal staff appointed for a determined period
    • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
    • Renewal(s): This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years.
    • Conversion: Conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
    Internal staff appointed for an undetermined period
    • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
  • The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
  • The selected 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.

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  • 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.

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