Young Graduate Trainee in Commercialisation & Innovation
Noordwijk
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Noordwijk
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Innovations for Sustainable Development
- Closing Date: Closed
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Young Graduate Trainee in Commercialisation & Innovation
Young Graduate Opportunity in the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes
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
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Commercialisation and Innovation Team in the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration (D/HRE) leads the definition and coordinates the implementation of all D/HRE cross-sectoral innovation initiatives as outlined in the E3P Innovation Plan, which is an element of the Agency’s European Exploration Envelope Programme (E3P). This includes delivery of the E3P Space Resources Plan and the establishment of low-Earth orbit and lunar platform-based commercial services developed in the framework of the Open Call for Commercial Services and Products. Furthermore, the Team’s responsibilities include the promotion of non-ESA-funded demand for such services through the Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN), as well as delivering a comprehensive lunar communication and navigation service in coordination with the ESA Directorates of Navigation and Telecommunications and Integrated Applications. The BSGN’s Industry Accelerators for Sustainable Food, Advanced Materials and In-Space Manufacturing and Health are fostering business opportunities in space exploration to private industry, acting as B2B interfaces between the space industry and other industries. The aim is to establish an ecosystem for commercial projects to grow and provide relevant support mechanisms and frameworks to support the development of the LEO and lunar economy.
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:
- support the definition, implementation and promotion of commercial opportunities in space exploration in an effort to grow the emerging low-Earth orbit (LEO) and lunar economy;
- support the development and implementation of the HRE Commercialisation Initiative, including the end-to-end process for selecting and maturing industry-driven ideas in response to the Call for Commercial Services and Products (for example, participating in industry pitch sessions, business and technical reviews and socioeconomic impact assessments and preparing documentation to inform senior management decisions);
- assess the outcome of ISS commercial utilisation activities in terms of customer feedback on the performance and impact generated from using the ISS. The outcome will inform the annual report on the success of the HRE Commercialisation Initiative measured through key performance indicators (KPIs);
- assess and compare the effectiveness of commercialisation and classical procurement approaches in meeting ESA's strategic E3P goals and, in so doing, evaluate the benefits for ESA, ESA Member States and industry of both approaches; develop findings to improve actions aimed at commercialisation.
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 economics or engineering.
Additional requirements
Specific competence in any of the following disciplines will be considered an asset:
- Business development/entrepreneurship/finance/investment, preferably with a focus on and a broad understanding of European market(s) and market research.
- Social sciences/political science/innovation studies, preferably with additional qualifications in business development.
A genuine interest in New Space, space economics and new emerging technologies is a plus.
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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