Seconded National Expert - Technology & Master Planning Expert (!DEADLINE EXTENDED!)

Job notes

Employer: Single European Sky ATM Research (Sesar3) Joint Undertaking
Status: Open
Contract type: Seconded National Expert (SNE)
Opening date: 2026-04-01T12:00:00+00:00
Deadline: 2026-09-30T15:00:00+00:00

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Details

Status

Open

Opening date

1 April 2026

Deadline

30 September 2026, 17:00 (CEST)

Agency

SESAR 3 JU - Single European Sky ATM Research (Sesar3) Joint Undertaking

Vacancy Type

Public

Type of Contract

Seconded National Expert (SNE)

Location(s)

Brussels, Belgium

Target audience

The SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking is seeking a Seconded National Expert to fill in the position of Technology & Master Planning Expert, please check the secondment notice at SESAR Joint Undertaking | 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.

Why join us

This is your opportunity to:

Shape Europe’s aviation future by connecting strategic priorities with real-world results

Gain European and international visibility by engaging with decision-makers, industry leaders, and institutions

Work at the crossroads of technology, strategy, and policy, influencing how Europe modernises its air traffic management system

Join a passionate team committed to ensuring SESAR delivers innovation with impact

Official vacancy notice
Join the SESAR Joint Undertaking!

We regularly post job opportunities on this page for those looking to contribute to the future of European air traffic management. Explore our current openings and consider joining our dynamic team.

Learn more about our structure and team by viewing the SJU’s Organigramme.

If you don’t see a vacancy that matches your profile, we welcome spontaneous applications. Please submit your Europass CV in English, along with a motivational letter, to: [email protected].

For recruitment enquiries, contact us at: [email protected].

Useful Documents:

Specific privacy notice – Recruitment of temporary agents and contract agents within the SJU

Specific privacy notice – Selection of Temporary Agents, Contract Agents, Seconded National Experts and trainees

Open Posts

EXTERNAL Vacancy Notice - Budget Officer (ref. VN226)

Vacancy notice Declaration of honorMoU for EUAN Framework on shared reserve lists- Annexes I and IIDeadline for applying: 30 September 2026 14.00 CET

INTER-AGENCY JOB MARKET Vacancy Notice - Budget Officer (ref. S3JU/IAJM/VN226)

Secondment Notice - Technology & Master Planning Expert (ref. SN023)

Vacancy notice (extended)Commission decision on secondment of national expertsDeclaration of honorExtension of application deadlineDeadline for applying extended to : 30 September 2026, 14.00 CET

Traineeship

The SESAR JU actively participates in the European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship Programme, welcoming trainees twice a year. Our intake aligns with the programme’s calendar, with sessions beginning in March and October. This initiative provides trainees with hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to our team’s work.

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