Young Graduate Trainee in Space for 5G/6G and Virtual Reality Solutions
Harwell
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Harwell
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Outer space and satellite technology
- Closing Date: Closed
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Young Graduate Trainee in Space for 5G/6G and Virtual Reality Solutions
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.
This post is classified F1 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.
Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom
Our team and mission
In the Directorate of Telecommunications and Integrated Applications, the 5G/6G Strategic Programme Line aims to promote the integration of 5G/6G terrestrial and satellite networks, in order to achieve global seamless connectivity for the benefit of industry and society.
You are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship
As a Young Graduate Trainee, you will be able to contribute to many aspects of the 5G/6G Strategic Programme, including 5G/6G standardisation, outreach and business development in collaboration with industrial stakeholders. You will also be part of the ESA 5G/6G Innovation Hub and work with application and service providers to optimise their solutions to work over converged terrestrial and satellite 5G networks.
You will support the 5G/6G SPL (Strategic Programme Line) Manager in defining and implementing strategy, projects and activities.
You will be responsible for supporting the SPL Manager in ensuring the timely delivery and execution of the SPL. Your post will require interaction with key industry and institutional players as well as internal stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
- contributing to the latest research and standardisation activities related to 5G and 6G and understanding their implications and opportunities for satellite telecommunications;
- working with application and service providers to optimise their solutions to work over converged terrestrial and satellite 5G networks;
- developing virtual reality solutions to demonstrate their use in hybrid 5G/6G and satellite systems;
- reviewing SPL system programmatic and technical proposals;
- conducting early analysis for business development activities including the technical aspects;
- actively cooperating in international cross-functional teams: technical, business, financial, legal and commercial.
You will gain hands-on experience in developing and testing end-to-end solutions in the 5G/6G Innovation Hub at ECSAT, and will be given the opportunity to interact with industry in outreach activities to scout for companies interested in collaborating with ESA and benefiting from ESA support in the development of their 5G/6G technologies, products and solutions.
Technical competencies
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 engineering (telecommunication, satellite telecommunication) domain.
Additional requirements
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural 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, your motivation and overall professional 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 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 or balanced 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.
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