Commercial Earth Observation Systems Engineer
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Job Summary
Location
ESRIN Frascati Italy
Description
Commercial EO System Engineer in the Invest Office of the ɸ-lab Division Climate Action Sustainability & Science Department Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (EOP).
You will work within the ɸ-lab Division and report to the Head of the Φ-lab Invest office (EOP-S8I). You will be responsible for technical commercial and programmatic management of co-funded activities for commercial Earth Observation (EO) in particular within the InCubed (Investing in Industrial Innovation) Earth Watch programme element. You are a technical professional with (industrial) experience in EO space systems and applications and with additional expertise in evaluating commercial financial and investment information typically for the purpose of supporting entrepreneurial initiatives.
Duties
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
- facilitating high-risk/high-potential developments based on co-funding and other financial risk mitigation arrangements;
- preparing evaluating and overseeing as ESA Technical Officer innovative and commercially oriented development activities executed by industry and research organisations of ESA Member States for the InCubed programme in all the elements of the EO value chain;
- ensuring that activities meet the InCubed commercial and technical criteria and that development priorities are set accordingly;
- facilitating synergies with ecosystem stakeholders such as InCubed alumni other ESA programmes private and public investors end users/customers;
- stimulating and supporting the development of NewSpace solutions and systems for EO;
- identifying and reporting to EOP line management in a timely manner any risks and opportunities in the assigned activities;
- critically reviewing the results of the activities from a system engineering and commercial point of view and proactively promoting successful achievements;
- prospecting for and evaluating emerging technologies methodologies and techniques relevant for space/ground/user segments of NewSpace EO systems in cooperation with the EOP units ensuring coordination of EO technology developments and system architectures;
- liaising with counterparts in other ESA directorates (e.g. TECCIC) to maximise the overall coherence of ESA activities and to promote and position InCubed within the space sector
Technical competencies
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
A masters in engineering physics or data science is required and a further education in business development/management (e.g. Masters of Business Administration) is considered an asset.
Additional requirements
You should have a strong background in Earth observation with direct experience in the space should have a strong background in Earth observation with direct experience in the space industry.
Diversity Equity and Inclusiveness
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 religious beliefs age disability or other characteristics.
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 via email at .
Important Information and Disclaimer
In principle recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4). However if the selected candidate has less than four years of relevant professional experience following the completion of the masters degree the position may be filled at A1 level.
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 Agencys security procedures.
Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESAs 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
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria Belgium Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland the United Kingdom and Canada Latvia Lithuania and Slovakia.
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 internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from under-represented Member 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.
*Member States Associate Members or Cooperating States.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Environment
- Academics
- Javase
- Cost Estimation
- Fire
- Business Studies
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