Young Graduate Trainee in Space Applications for the Mobility Sector

Young Graduate Opportunity in the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness

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.

This post is classified F1 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

Location

ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom

Our team and mission

ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) aims is to show that space is open for business and has the power to improve our everyday lives on Earth. This is done by helping companies in ESA’s member states in the development of innovative services and products which utilise data from existing space assets, such as Satellite Communication, Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation and Human Spaceflight technologies, in combination with terrestrial technologies, to deliver sustainable services for the benefit of user communities.

Operating at the intersection of innovation and business, the program helps stakeholders in addressing commercial and technical risks throughout the development lifecycle, transforming commercially promising space‐based applications concepts into operational, profitable and self‐sustaining applications. Acting as a trusted mediator between user communities, the space industry, and service providers, ESA BASS is committed to demonstrating the transformative power of space technology in improving everyday life on Earth.

Mobility is one of the sectors where there is great potential for innovative services which integrate space technologies. The green transition we’re currently undergoing and the decarbonisation of transportation through electrified powertrains and alternative fuels brings with it countless opportunities for innovation along the full value chain.

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Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship

As a Young Graduate Trainee, you will aim to build up a comprehensive understanding of the market opportunities in the mobility sector for downstream space applications to support the development of sustainable, green and innovative applications. The emphasis will be on the automotive and micro-mobility industries.

This will include the following tasks:

Identifying and characterising commercial opportunities for innovative services and applications in the mobility sector exploiting space assets such as Satellite Communications, Satellite Navigation, and Earth Observation.
Supporting the identification and engagement with champion industry stakeholders and public entities who may be the potential customers/users of the mobility services identified.
Supporting the gathering of user/market requirements from the stakeholders identified as well as the development of new initiatives in cooperation with external partners.
Identifying the gaps with respect to the existing technology and services and support the identification of new developments both for terrestrial and space-based technologies.
Identifying technical and commercial risks related to the implementation of such services and proposing mitigation actions.

The Young Graduate Traineeship is expected to enable the successful candidate to gain experience in the particular context of the automotive and micro mobility environment. In particular, the following:

a comprehensive overview of innovative services based on integrated space-based data and terrestrial technologies
an in depth understanding of the future trends in the automotive industry and the emerging role of the space industry in the automotive value chain
experience with business development and an understanding of the new business models
experience with stakeholders’ engagement

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 your master’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline. Any educational experience in business studies would be considered an advantage.

Additional requirements

A strong understanding of automotive trends, technologies and ecosystem would be considered a plus.

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 and FAQ 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.

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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, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus 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 Member States*.

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 conducted by an external background screening service.

*Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.