Avis de recrutement : L’Agence spatiale européenne (ESA) recherche un Ingénieur système commercial EO basé en Italie.

 

 

 

 

 

Description

Commercial EO System Engineer in the Invest Office of the ɸ-lab Division, Science, Applications and Climate Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes (EOP).

You will work within the ɸ-lab Division and will report to the Head of the Φ-lab Invest office (EOP-S8I). You will be responsible for providing technical, commercial and programmatic support in assessing and managing 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 additional expertise in evaluating commercial, financial and investment information, typically for the purpose of supporting entrepreneurial initiatives.

Duties

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • preparing, evaluating and overseeing innovative and commercially oriented development activities executed by industry and research organisations of ESA Member States for the InCubed programme in all elements of the EO value chain;
  • stimulating and supporting the development of NewSpace solutions for EO;
  • facilitating high-risk and high-potential developments based on co-funding and other financial risk mitigation arrangements, including VCs;
  • ensuring that running activities meet the InCubed commercial and technical criteria and that development priorities are set accordingly;
  • 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;
  • facilitating synergies with ecosystem stakeholders such as InCubed alumni, other ESA programmes, private and public investors, end users and customers;
  • prospecting for and evaluating emerging technologies, methodologies and techniques relevant for space/ground/user segments of NewSpace EO systems in cooperation with other EOP units, ensuring coordination of EO technology developments;
  • liaising with counterparts in other ESA directorates, such as the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality (D/TEC) and the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness (D/ CIC), to maximise the overall coherence of ESA activities and to promote and position InCubed within the space sector.

Technical competencies

Understanding of “NewSpace” technologies, approach, and markets (engineering and commercial view)
Experience in managing and monitoring co-funded activities
Experience in business development and/or analysis, preferably in commercial space sector
Good understanding of commercial and financial data
Knowledge and relevant background of either EO Applications or EO Space Systems and technologies (sensors, onboard data handling, data acquisition and distribution, data processing)
Experience in project management with strong ability to identify and manage opportunities and risks
Basic knowledge of ESA procurement processes.

Education

A master’s degree in engineering, physics or data science, preferably with further education in business development or management, for example a Master of Business Administration, is required for this post.

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Deadline : June 04th, 2023