Key Tasks and Responsibilities

As part of the Space Solutions Programme, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Identification and characterization of new services and applications exploiting current and next generation of space systems (e.g., Satcom, Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation) and their integration in non-space domains;
• Assessment of the technical and operational requirements applicable to space-based applications and their integration with terrestrial solutions to support the identified services and applications in an end-to-end context;
• Implement activities with industry, operators, application providers and user communities addressed to develop, validate and promote the utilisation of space-based assets in accordance to the ESA checklist;
• Development and implementation of methodologies and tools for the assessment of end-to-end performance of multimedia applications;
• Analysis and assessment of the business and regulatory aspects associated with the launch and commercial operations of satellite-based applications and services.

Skills & Experience

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in engineering or similar domains;
• Significant experience in satellite and possibly in terrestrial systems requirements analysis, design, implementation and operations, and associated management experience;
• Sound knowledge of the overall space applications market, and specific experience in specifying, developing, evaluating, and promoting applications making use of satellites;
• Some familiarity with downstream space services and applications and with relevant space technologies (i.e., satellite communications, navigation, and earth observation);
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• High standard of document drafting;
• Knowledge of ESA and in particular various space applications and ESA  programs will be considered an advantage;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

This job is located in Harwell, UK.

The role is for a Cover - 6 months contract with a possible extension.

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV together with a letter of motivation (both in English and in Word) to Viktoria Panicharova by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job UK-HP-24194.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!