Business Applications Officer

Reporting to the Head of the Space Solution Section in the Downstream Business Applications Department, you will support, coordinate and expand - as part of a team - a network of 3rd parties that execute Space Solution activities on behalf of the Agency in support of SMEs and start-ups in ESA Member States. These SMEs and start-ups make use of space technology and space data, such as telecommunication, Earth observation and location-based data services, for non-space, downstream market applications.

• Managing technology transfer and business application activities according to the Directorate's best practices and supporting daily management of the assigned Space Solution network partners comprising ESA Business Incubation Centres (ESA BICs), Technology Transfer Brokers and Application Ambassadors;
•  Being responsible for the technical/project management of the assigned contracts with ESA’s Space Solution partners. This will include daily interfacing with local business partners, local authorities and government agencies;
• Supporting the strengthening of current ESA BIC, broker and ambassador activities as well as supporting the  setting up of new ESA BIC, ambassador and broker initiatives, as needed;
• Supporting the establishment of a strong network of alliance partners that can aid the Space Solution Partners in terms of finance, knowledge, resources and networking;
• Representing ESA Space Solutions at various venues, events and conferences.

A master’s degree or equivalent qualification in business administration, with practical experience in technology and innovation, or a master’s degree in engineering with practical experience in business management is required.

You should possess good interpersonal and communication skills. You should have the ability to work autonomously, effectively and cooperatively in a diverse, international team environment and be able to exercise good chairmanship in evaluation boards. In addition, you should have demonstrated good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies and innovation in general.
Experience in business-driven innovation programmes such as business incubation centres and technology commercialisation programmes is considered an asset.