Young Graduate Trainee for Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS)

ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) is dedicated to funding and promoting the development of space-based applications, services and solutions for the needs of European citizens and society at large. This is achieved through project and study activities contracted to industry and service providers, in collaboration with users and possibly alpha customers, which use applications that combine (or 'integrate') data from existing and different space assets such as satellite communication, Earth observation, satellite navigation, human spaceflight technologies and others.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: www.esa.int/ESA

You will perform your duties as part of the Study & Project Management Office of Downstream Business Applications Department.

ESA BASS studies and projects are carried out by industry with subjects proposed either by ESA or by industry partners.

ESA BASS is deeply involved through the preparation, implementation, monitoring and validation of the results.

This involvement requires multidisciplinary expertise (application of services/technologies from satellite communications, satellite navigation, Earth observation, human spaceflight, as well as business development aspects) where the exact focus depends on the theme of the studies.

The following are the main responsibility of the Traineeship:

• assisting  in the implementation and evolution of project management tools,
• supporting the preparation of calls for ideas and tenders
• analysing ideas and proposals for new applications and services,
• assisting in the review and analysis of study and project results,
• establishing and maintaining connections with users and industry partners,
• supporting development of the ESA Business Applications portal,
• supporting preparation of workshops to promote ESA Business Applications.

You should have just completed, or be in the final year of a university course at Master's level (or equivalent) in a technical or scientific discipline, preferably in combination with an economics or business discipline.

You should have good analytical and communication skills and should be able to work in a multi-cultural environment in an autonomous manner and as part of a team.  Good experience and skills in Office automation tools, Social Media, analysis software (R, Python, Tableau…) and databases (e.g. Sharepoint, SQL…) will be considered as an asset.

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.

You should demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

During the interview your motivation and overall professional perspective/career goals will also be explored.