BIP Corporate

Global

Supporting system engineering activities for the Galileo programme

Overview

Providing system engineering expertise and support on premises and in deliverable mode for a major global player in the space industry

Background

A major global company operating in the Space industry plays a crucial role in the Galileo programme, the EU’s global satellite navigation system, by providing expertise in system engineering and cybersecurity. Ensuring the security, resilience, and operational efficiency of Galileo’s infrastructure is essential for maintaining its reliability and strategic value.

Service & Capabilities

Organisation & operations

Service design

Challenge

Galileo operates within a highly complex environment, facing evolving cybersecurity threats, strict regulatory requirements, and the need for continuous technological advancements. Key challenges include securing critical space and ground infrastructure, ensuring compliance with EU cybersecurity frameworks, and maintaining seamless system performance while integrating new capabilities.

Solution

Approach:

A robust system engineering and cybersecurity strategy is implemented, incorporating risk assessment and security-by-design principles. Close collaboration with regulatory bodies and stakeholders ensured compliance with EU security policies and best practices.

Results

Results Achieved:

The initiative significantly strengthened Galileo’s cybersecurity framework, reducing potential vulnerabilities and enhancing system reliability. Incident detection and response capabilities were optimized, regulatory compliance was ensured, and overall system performance was improved, reinforcing the security and resilience of the programme.

Project Details

1/4 phases

Initiation & Planning

Define project scope and objectives. Conduct initial risk assessments and identify cybersecurity requirements. Establish compliance benchmarks with EU regulations and Galileo security policies. Develop a project roadmap, timelines, and resource allocation plans.

2/4 phases

System Engineering & Security Design

Implement security-by-design principles in system architecture. Define system validation and verification criteria.

3/4 phases

Risk Assessment & Threat Analysis

Ensure alignment with the EU Space Cybersecurity Framework.

4/4 phases

Implementation & Integration

Deploy and integrate cybersecurity measures within Galileo’s infrastructure. Design system validation tests and security hardening. Ensure seamless interoperability between components and subsystems.

Insights and Thoughts

Best Practices:

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to enhance the design, integration, and validation of complex space systems. Outcome:

Faster Design and Integration: Reduces time needed for system integration and testing by detecting issues early in the design phase.

Higher Quality and Reliability: Continuous validation ensures the system will perform reliably in the space environment.

Improved Stakeholder Communication: Clear models and simulations make it easier to communicate complex system details to stakeholders, helping them make informed decisions.