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Young Graduate Opportunity in the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Our team and mission
The purpose behind the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme is to develop pre-operational services enabled by space technologies and/or data - possibly in partnership - for a wide range of users through a combination of different systems.
BASS activities aim to:
- collect user feedback in order to improve the tuning of applications and the operation of all elements involved;
- develop commercial, sustainable space-based applications by linking user needs to corresponding solutions incorporating space assets (such as satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation, human spaceflight technologies), with limited technology adaptation;
- demonstrate to users and stakeholders that the proposed solutions work in their operational environment and are compatible with their operational practices;
- foster a better exploitation of existing space capacity and know-how together with a better understanding of how space technology should evolve to respond to user needs.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
You will aim to build up a comprehensive understanding of the market opportunities for satellite communications and downstream space applications to support the digital and green transformation of two key industry verticals, mobility and utilities.
This will include the following tasks:
- Identifying new technology trends in digitalisation and their relevance to supporting a green transition in these sectors;
- Identifying key green initiatives and relevant stakeholders;
- Assessing market and public-funded opportunities for the identified trends at global scale;
- Characterising the potential market for innovative green services relying on cutting-edge digital technologies integrated with space technology and data;
- Identifying technical and commercial risks related to the implementation of such services and proposing mitigation actions;
- Supporting the identification of relevant industry stakeholders and public entities who may act as potential customers/users of the services identified;
- Supporting the establishment of cooperative frameworks to channel demand from the stakeholders identified;
- Supporting the gathering of user/market requirements from the stakeholders identified.
Technical competencies
- Knowledge of relevant technical domains
- Relevant experience gained during internships/project work
- Breadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activities
- Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects
Behavioural competencies
- Result Orientation
- Operational Efficiency
- Fostering Cooperation
- Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Forward Thinking
Education
You should have just completed or be in the final year of a Master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline.
Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
During the interview motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
For further information on the Young Graduate Programme please visit: Young Graduate Programme andFAQ Young Graduate Programme
At the Agency we value diversity and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further please contact us email contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Cyprus and Slovakia as European Cooperating States (ECS).
According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States*. When short-listing for an interview, priority will first be given to candidates from under-represented or balanced Member States*. (https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/careers/NationalityTargets.pdf)
In accordance with the European Space Agency’s security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.
*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.
