Esa Graduate Trainee In Earth Observation Commercialisation Lazio

Esa Graduate Trainee In Earth Observation Commercialisation
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

ESA Graduate Trainee in Earth Observation Commercialisation Job Requisition ID: 19333

Date Posted: 1 February 2025

Closing Date: 28 February 2025 23:59 CET/CEST

Directorate: Earth Observation Programmes

You will work in the Invest Office of the ? -lab Division, within the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (EOP).

The Invest Office focuses on Earth Observation commercial aspects and oversees investment in industrial innovation within the commercial Earth Observation domain.

F-lab manages the ESA Investing in Industrial Innovation (InCubed) programme.

While institutional and private European space actors have so far created a flourishing Earth Observation sector in Earth science, meteorology, environmental and security monitoring, the Earth Observation market is undergoing a rapid transition.

It is crucial for Europe to adapt to this rapidly evolving market and seize the opportunities it provides.

F-lab is designed as an open working environment bringing together ESA staff and external space and non-space actors, innovators, data scientists, and investors.

Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship As a Graduate Trainee, you will provide support for the tasks to be performed by the F-lab Invest Office.

This entails, for example:

Supporting InCubed programme activities spanning end-to-end development (satellites, constellation development, systems, data exploitation platforms, ground segment, and data analytics); Development and analysis of viable commercial and innovative Earth Observation products and services; Contributing to monitoring trends and emerging opportunities in global markets, including existing and planned Earth Observation missions; Supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and helping develop new business opportunities in Earth Observation; Analysing business plans and understanding business cases and the concept of minimum viable product; Analysing the European Earth Observation landscape and emerging commercial market; Contributing to socioeconomic and market analyses to document the value and impact of European efforts in an international Earth Observation context; Preparing presentations, fact sheets and communication material for InCubed and the team's activities; Contributing to F-lab online articles and posts, and providing support to and participating in dedicated events and workshops; Providing support to activities relating to customer engagement, commercial viability and innovation.

Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domains and relevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activities is required.

General knowledge of the space sector and relevant activities is also necessary.

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master's degree in a relevant technical or scientific field, with an additional business or economics background considered highly valuable.

Additional requirements The InCubed programme has a very wide scope.

You must therefore be comfortable with dealing with a wide range of topics and willing to learn new concepts quickly and effectively.

Good knowledge of the Earth Observation landscape, including the emerging commercial market, and a keen interest in the development of Earth Observation commercial solutions is desirable.

An ability to work effectively with a wide range of companies from start-ups to large organisations is considered an asset.

You will have to demonstrate an ability to understand New Space business and economic concepts within the complex, innovative Earth Observation landscape.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

You should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

Applications from women are encouraged.

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.

Important Information and Disclaimer

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.

The information published on ESA's careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication.

It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality and Languages

Applications can only be considered from nationals of specific States.

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.

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