206a - Head of Unit Air & Space
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- Grade
- AD 11
- Contract
- Temporary agent · Agency's Temporary Staff
- Security clearance
- SECRET UE/EU SECRET
- Published salary
- €12,907/mo
- Deadline
- November 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Reference
- EDA/2026/206a
European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency supports member states in developing defence capabilities and strengthening European defence cooperation.
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The Head of Unit Air & Space leads the European Defence Agency's capability planning, development and armament acquisition activities in the Air and Space domains, managing a unit that implements EU-agreed Capability Development Priorities. The strongest stated requirement is a minimum of fifteen years of experience in the Air or Space domain acquired in a military environment, with extensive knowledge in one of the specified capability areas.
This role matters because it leads the Agency's effort to support Member States in collaboratively planning, developing and acquiring Air and Space defence capabilities that meet their needs and EU priorities.
What you would do
- Lead and manage the Air & Space Unit, fostering an integrated and collaborative approach and ensuring effective delivery of objectives, projects and activities.
- Manage with the unit and Member States the collaborative implementation of EU agreed Capability Development Priorities in Air and Space domains.
- Support the CAP Director in elaborating strategic objectives and proposals regarding Air & Space capability planning and development challenges at EU level.
- Maintain a strategic overview of the Air & Space portfolio and ensure coherence across the different pillars/strands of work.
- Provide strategic direction, leadership and guidance to Unit staff for implementation of Air & Space EU Capability Development Priorities.
- Ensure effective resource planning, prioritisation of activities, staff development and a high-performance working environment.
- Contribute to the further development and implementation of the EU Capability Development Planning System (EU-CDPS), including CDP, CARD, PESCO and other defence initiatives.
- Supervise and coordinate the management of Capability Planning Groups, Capability Expert Groups, project arrangements, ad hoc working groups and other collaborative frameworks.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- National of a Member State participating in the Agency.
- Entitled to full rights as citizens.
- Fulfilled any obligations imposed by laws concerning military service.
- Physically fit to perform duties.
- Thorough knowledge (minimum C1 oral and written) of one EU language and satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2 oral and written) of another.
- Hold or be in a position to obtain a valid Personnel Security Clearance Certificate at SECRET UE/EU SECRET level.
- University degree (or equivalent) in a field relevant to the duties, such as defence studies, military sciences, air & space engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in the Air or Space domain acquired in a military environment, with extensive knowledge in one of the specified capability areas.
Advantageous
- Military operational experience in a field relevant to the post.
- Postgraduate qualification in a field relevant to the post.
- Professional experience in NATO relevant to the post.
- Hold a recognised project management qualification.
- Experience in management and delivery of major multinational defence capability programmes or cooperative projects.
- Experience of leading organisational and process change.
Contract and workplace context
Temporary-agent post. Contract duration, renewal, probation and grade conditions remain governed by the official notice.
€12,907–€14,604 per month
Official grid estimate before personal allowances, deductions and location adjustments.Application toolkit
Documents
- Applications are invited with a view to establish a reserve list for the post of Head of Unit Air & Space Unit at EDA.
- This list will be valid until 31/12/2028,and may be extended by decision of the Chief Executive.
Source notice
Reference: EDA/2026/206a Directorate: Capability, Armament & Planning Directorate (CAP) Security clearance: SECRET UE/EU SECRET Indicative starting date: 01/02/2027 BACKGROUND: The European Defence Agency (EDA) was established on 12 July 2004, and is governed by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1835 defining the statute,…
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