Our team and mission

Generic Programme Line Business Applications - Space Solutions (BASS) has the goal of developing pre-operational services enabled by space technologies and/or data - possibly in partnership - for a wide
range of users through the combination of different systems.

These services must also be sustainable and support society and economies in tackling environmental challenges.

BASS activities aim to:
- collect user feedback to fine-tune of the applications and operation of all elements involved;
- develop commercial and sustainable space-based applications by linking user needs to corresponding solutions, incorporating space assets with limited technology adaptations;
- demonstrate to users and stakeholders that the proposed solutions work in their operational environment and are compatible with their operational practices;
- utilise at least one space asset (such as satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation or human spaceflight technologies) to improve the exploitation of existing space capacity and know-how and deepen understanding of how space technology should evolve to respond to user needs.

BASS aims to show that space is open for business and has the power to improve our everyday lives on Earth.  Working in close cooperation with stakeholders and user communities across a wide variety of markets, including healthcare, energy, mobility (maritime, aviation, railway, road), infrastructure, agriculture, and many more, BASS enables innovative space-based applications that deliver a positive socio-economic and environmental impact.
 

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 aim to build up a comprehensive understanding of the market opportunities for downstream space applications to support sustainable development in a net-zero society, with a special emphasis on the agri-food sector and the urban environment (e.g. smart cities, infrastructure or urban planning).

 This goal will involve the following tasks:
•    Supporting the identification of and engagement with stakeholders in the form of industry champions and public entities which may be the potential customers and users of the services identified;
•    Helping gather user and market requirements from the stakeholders identified;
•    Identifying gaps with respect to existing technology and systems and supporting the identification of new developments for both terrestrial and space-based technologies;
•    Supporting the definition of appropriate metrics to measure the impact of the services on people, the planet and prosperity;
•    Identifying technical and commercial risks related to the implementation of these services and proposing mitigation actions.

You will gain, especially in the context of agri-food and the urban environment, the following:
•    A comprehensive overview of innovative services based on integrated space-based data and terrestrial technologies;
•    An understanding of the new business models on the expanded digitised value chain;
•    A deep understanding of space and non-space ecosystems with a view to their green transition;
•    Experience of programme management.

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 a technical or scientific discipline.

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.