Project Officer Land Systems Technologies
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- Grade
- AD 9
- Contract
- Temporary agent · Agency's Temporary Staff
- Security clearance
- SECRET UE/EU SECRET
- Published salary
- €10,083/mo
- Deadline
- October 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Reference
- EDA/2026/007d
European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency supports member states in developing defence capabilities and strengthening European defence cooperation.
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The Project Officer Land Systems Technologies moderates the Capability Technology Group Land and manages defence research and technology projects, including contracting, monitoring and evaluation. The strongest stated requirement is a minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience acquired after the qualifying degree.
The role supports the Agency's mission to improve EU defence capabilities by coordinating land systems research and technology projects.
What you would do
- Moderate and steer the Capability Technology Group Land (CapTech Land Systems Technologies) and related expert groups.
- Maintain, implement and update the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda on Land Systems.
- Promote, support and manage R&T&I projects including contracting, monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Support the development and implementation of the Overarching Strategic Research Agenda.
- Define and organize RTI experts' meetings and workshops.
- Represent the Agency in security and defence-related seminars and workshops.
- Contribute to Technology Watch and Foresight exercises in the area of CapTech Land.
- Prepare briefing notes and assist in updating information concerning assigned projects.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- National of a Member State participating in the Agency.
- Entitled to full rights as citizens.
- Fulfilled obligations imposed by laws concerning military service.
- Produce appropriate character references.
- Physically fit to perform duties.
- Thorough knowledge (minimum C1) of one EU language and satisfactory knowledge (minimum B2) of another.
- No personal interest conflicting with duties.
- Hold or be able to obtain a valid Personnel Security Clearance Certificate at SECRET UE/EU SECRET level.
Advantageous
- Hold a recognised project management qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in management of defence R&T projects.
- Practical experience of cooperating with the European Commission and managing stakeholder settings in public institutions and industry.
- Proven records in cooperation with military stakeholders.
- Proven experience in handling classified information.
- Experience in robotics and space technologies for defence.
Contract and workplace context
Temporary-agent post. Contract duration, renewal, probation and grade conditions remain governed by the official notice.
€10,083–€11,408 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 Project Officer Land Systems Technologies at EDA.
- This list will be valid until 31/12/2028, and may be extended by decision of the Chief Executive.
- During the validity of the reserve list, successful candidates may be offered a post in EDA according to their competences in relation to the specific requirements of the vacant post.
- Inclusion on the reserve list does not imply any entitlement of employment in the Agency.Candidates must submit their application electronically solely via the EDA website.
- Applications by any other means (hard copy or ordinary e-mail) will not be accepted.
- Applications must be submitted no later than midnight.
- Candidates are reminded that the on-line application system will not accept applications after midnight (Brussels time, GMT+1) on the date of the deadline.
- Please note that once you have created your EDA profile, any correspondence regarding your application must be sent or received via your EDA profile.
Selection steps
- Applications must be submitted electronically via the EDA website.
- Applications must be submitted no later than midnight Brussels time on the deadline.
- Most suitable applicants will be called for an interview and a written test.
- Candidates may be requested to take part in an assessment centre.
- Part of the recruitment process includes medical analyses and physical check-up.
Source notice
Reference: EDA/2026/007d Directorate: Research, Technology and Innovation Directorate (RTI) Security clearance: SECRET UE/EU SECRET Indicative starting date: 16/01/2027 BACKGROUND: The European Defence Agency (EDA) was established on 12 July 2004, and is governed by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1835 defining the…
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