Technology & Master Planning Expert

The SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking has set up a secondment procedure that aims to establish a reserve list for the SNE position of “Technology & Master Planning Expert”. The duty station is in Brussels, Belgium where the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking has its headquarters and where the place of employment is.

SESAR is the technological pillar of the EU’s Single European Sky policy and a key enabler of the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. SESAR defines, develops and deploys technologies to transform air traffic management in Europe.

If selected, you will play a central role in closing the gap between strategy and execution. Ensuring that the strategic priorities of the European Union, as captured in the European ATM Master Plan, are transformed into concrete development and deployment activities. Working in the Technology and Master Planning team, you will connect vision with delivery, aligning innovation with operational realities, and ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of global air traffic management transformation. You will report to the Head of Unit “Technology and Strategy” and work closely with programme managers, partners, and international organisations.

Your impact

You will:

• Drive the evolution of the European ATM Master Plan, leading updates and annual strategic monitoring reports that reflect both long-term ambition and tangible progress
• In close coordination with the Programme Managers, monitor the execution of the SESAR 3 JU work programme in order to ensure strategic alignment with the strategy defined in the European ATM Master Plan
• Translate complexity into clarity, making technical concepts accessible for decisionmakers, stakeholders, and the public, strengthening SESAR’s visibility and impact.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application documents, preferably in English, including a Europass CV, a letter of motivation (max. 1 page, signed), a signed Declaration of Honor, and the approval of their current employer, to sne.bruessel-ov@bmeia.gv.at by May 22, 2026. The Europass CV must clearly state the exact job title (title + ref. SN022). Only applications submitted through the Permanent Representation will be considered.