TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS - Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Munich)

About this position

The summary below is published by Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Manage implementation of communications sub-system and equipment to air vehicle and ground system, including qualification, certification and accreditation aspects
• Prepare and proceed for COMM requirements Qualification and Certification, supporting the Certification and Qualification Team Manager
• Prepare laboratory/ground/flight tests on communications and ensure Certification Basis compliance through Certification Programme and Means of Compliance demonstration
• Develop and implement specific Certification Plans allocated to COMM CQP
• Prepare and proceed for COMSEC requirements Accreditation under COMSEC Working Group responsibility
• Monitor, evaluate and report on Contractors' performance against Communication Chain development, production and in-service activities
• Monitor and coordinate issues for communications sub-system including frequency management, crypto keys management and interoperability
• Liaise with National and International organizations (e.g. ITU, NATO, NDA)

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University degree or equivalent qualification in electronics, Aeronautical or systems engineering
• Experience: Several years of experience in electronics, Aeronautical or systems engineering
• Languages: English (Advanced)
• Key skills: Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels in multicultural context with respect for diversity, Excellent interpersonal and team working skills with ability to interact and communicate at all levels, Ability to work in changing, developing and demanding environment, Ability to implement clear, efficient and logical approaches to work, manage assignments, objectives and time, Good working knowledge of MS Office software and Computer and Information Technology facilities, Proven experience and strong background in military communications projects encompassing entire lifecycle of communication sub-systems and requirements management, Proven experience in aeronautical systems Certification (Airworthiness) processes for communication systems, Proven experience in aeronautical system's Qualification processes for communication systems, Experience in managing contractors and liaising with International Organisations
• Eligibility: Nationals of MALE RPAS Programme participating State only (Germany, France, Italy and Spain). Security clearance at OCCAR Secret level required or must be acquired within 6 months of taking up duty.

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Interview week commencing 10/08/2026

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 3 years.

Hiring unit: MALE RPAS Programme Division, Technical Section.

Position details

Reference

AF12

Last Verified

22 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS at OCCAR based in Munich. The vacancy reference is AF12.

OCCAR UNCLASSIFIED – STAFF IN CONFIDENCE Form IP 45-2 Issue 4.6

> 2026 VN AF12 -TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS.docx – Page 1 of 5

# VACANCY NOTICE

Post AF12 – TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS

Nationality Vacancy is only open to nationals of a MALE RPAS Programme participating State (Germany, France, Italy and Spain).

Grade, Step, Salary

A3, Step 1

We offer an excellent compensation package.

Find out more on our remuneration webpage.

Division MALE RPAS Programme Division

Section Technical Section

Management of Staff 0

Location Munich/Hallbergmoos, DE

Initial Contract Duration 3 years

Closing Date for Applications 20/07/2026

Start Date 01/10/2026

Interview Date Week commencing on 10/08/2026

1. Background

The European Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) Programme is a multinational cooperative programme with the participation of 2026 VN AF12 - TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS.docx – Page 2 of 5

the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the Italian Republic and the Kingdom of Spain, recently joined by Japan and India as observers.

The MALE RPAS Programme Division (MRPD) is responsible for the execution of the Contracts for the Definition, Development, Production and In Service Support for the MALE RPAS, and of any potential additional Contracts in specific areas.

The MALE RPAS Programme Division is based in Hallbergmoos (Munich area), Germany.

To date, the MALE RPAS Programme has successfully passed towards gradual key milestones. A Definition Study was launched in 2016 to define common requirements among the Programme Participating States and was successfully concluded in 2018. The Invitation for Tendering for a Stage 2 Contract (Development and Production including 5 years of Initial In-service Support) was launched in October 2018. The subsequent two years were fully devoted to negotiating and refining the industry offer to ensure that the contract would meet PPS’ expectations in terms of performance, affordability and value for money. The Stage 2 Contract was signed on 24 February 2022. The MALE RPAS

Programme has successfully passed the Preliminary Design Review in 2024 and the Critical Design Review in 2025 that concludes the design phase enabling the start of prototype production and paving the way to the first flight.

In this context, the Technical Section (TS) is responsible for all MALE RPAS Programme Division technical matters, including Qualification, Certification and Information Security accreditation related activities, by ensuring the implementation of the Stage 2 technical requirements Contract compliance. TS also supports, for the technical matters, the activities associated with the European Defence Fund (EDF), strengthening European sovereignty and continuously aiming at improving the effectiveness of European Industrial Defence Cooperation.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Officer Communications will report to the Technical Section Leader, will support the Infosec & Communication Systems Coordinator and will be responsible for the management of activities covering the communication sub-systems requirements of the European MALE RPAS. These activities are carried out in close collaboration with industry and the national entities.

In particular, they will:

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Manage all aspects of the implementation of the communications sub-system and equipment to the air vehicle and ground system, including

o qualification and certification aspects in cooperation with the Certification/Qualification staff of the PD;

o accreditation in cooperation with the Infosec (Information Security) staff of the PD. 2026 VN AF12 - TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS.docx – Page 3 of 5

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Contribute to prepare and proceed for the COMM requirements Qualification, and Certification under COMM CQP´s responsibility, supporting the Certification and Qualification Team Manager;

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Tackle the qualification activities with the preparation of the laboratory/ground/flight test on communications; Ensure the Certification Basis compliance, as requested by EMAR-21 through a Certification Programme and its detailed Means of Compliance (MoC) demonstration, in the scope of the COMM Panel;

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Ensure the development and implementation of "specific Certification Plans" allocated to the COMM CQP;

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Contribute to prepare and proceed for the COMSEC (Communication Security) requirements Accreditation under COMSEC Working Group responsibility, supporting the Infosec & Communication Systems Coordinator;

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Monitor, evaluate and report on the Contractors’ performance against Communication Chain development, production and in- service activities (requirements, architecture / definition / interfaces, configuration management, GFX management, analysis and performance assessment);

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Monitor and coordinate all issues raised for the communications sub-system in terms of frequency management, crypto keys management and interoperability with legacy systems;

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Liaise with the National and International organizations as necessary (e.g. International Telecommunication Unit, NATO, NDA);

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Monitor and coordinate the data link and communication network implementation for Command and Control and Mission Communications of the European MALE RPAS;

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Liaise and actively support the coordination, as appropriate, of all technical aspects of responsibility in any transversal responsibility with the Communication Information Security Officer or any other relevant CQ Technical Panels (e.g.: Safety, Avionics) or Working groups (e.g.: Technical and Operational Working group, Operational Advisory Focus Group or Air Traffic Integration);

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Support the Infosec & Communication Systems Coordinator & Communication Information Security Officer in all aspects and on request of the Technical Section Leader, perform other tasks and duties related to their responsibilities or in support of other technical management or PD Section.

3. Key competences and skills required for the grade

(You must provide evidence of meeting these key competences and skills in your Application, Section 12).

CS 1 The ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels in a multicultural context and with respect for diversity; 2026 VN AF12 - TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS.docx – Page 4 of 5

CS 2 Excellent interpersonal and team working skills with the ability to interact and communicate at all levels within OCCAR as well as with Nations;

CS 3 The ability to work in a changing, developing and demanding environment;

CS 4 The ability to implement clear, efficient and logical approaches to work, to manage assignments, objectives and time;

CS 5 The ability to use Computer and Information Technology (ICT) facilities and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of MS Office software.

4. Specialist knowledge and experience required for the post

(You must provide evidence of meeting these specialist requirements in your Application, Sections 10 and 11).

4.1 Essential:

ES 1 Proven experience and strong background in military communications projects, encompassing the entire lifecycle of the communication sub-systems as well as requirements management;

ES 2 Proven experience in aeronautical systems Certification (Airworthiness) processes and associated activities for communication systems;

ES 3 Proven experience in aeronautical system’s Qualification processes and associated activities for communication systems;

ES 4 Experience in managing contractors and liaising with International Organisations.

4.2 Desirable:

DS 1 Experience in the field of integration of Communications Systems in military Remote Piloted Air Systems;

DS 2 Experience in communication systems qualification/certification test and evaluation campaigns;

DS 3 Experience in the field of operating and/or exchanging information with others (un)manned aircraft and ground forces (e.g.: Remote Video Terminal, VMF, Voice);

DS 4 Previous Experience in the implementation and management of Tactical/Mission/C2 Data Links (e.g.: STANAG 7085, 4606);

DS 5 Good knowledge and experience of COMSEC/TRANSEC mechanisms, including definition and implementation of crypto key requirements evaluation and approval processes. 2026 VN AF12 - TECHNICAL OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS.docx – Page 5 of 5

5. Language Requirements

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ADVANCED level 1 of ENGLISH both oral and written.

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Additional knowledge of another OCCAR Member or Participating State's language will be considered as an asset.

6. Qualifications

A university degree or equivalent qualification with several years of experience in electronics, Aeronautical or systems engineering is required.

7. Security Clearance

Security clearance at OCCAR Secret level is required for this post, or must be acquired within 6 months of taking up duty.

8. Applications and Points of Contact

For further information regarding this Post, please contact:

application@occar.int

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 2 July 2026, 20 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 22 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at OCCAR see the OCCAR institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Munich see our Munich location page.

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