Package Description
Full details on application.
Relocation assistance provided (if applicable).
Job Introduction
Job Introduction
Serco’s space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. Our European operations have ca. 2,000 employees delivering critical services to public institutions such as the European Commission, EUMETSAT or the European Space Agency.
One of our main major customers in the continental Europe is the European Space Agency, with Serco being the largest on-site service provider.
For 2017 we anticipate further growth in our operations in ESTEC and as a result we are pleased to announce the following opportunity.
Main Responsibilities
- Hands on technical and engineering support to the ESA BIC start- ups;
- To coordinate the technical and engineering support with TEC experts;
- To maintain a database of the technical, engineering and business support capabilities within the ESA BIC and Technology Transfer Broker Network;
- To establish a yearly report of the technical and engineering support provided by the ESA BIC and Technology Transfer Broker Network;
- To support the selection of start-ups for ESA BICs and ESA supported idea competitions (e.g. ESNC, Copernicus);
- To support an ESA mentor programme (technical and engineering by retired ESA staff);
- To support industry sessions and workshops related to space business and technology.
Successful Candidate
- University engineering degree in a space relevant technical field, ideally in applications areas as Navigation or Earth Observation;
- At least 4 years experience working in the space field;
- Track record in technology consulting or should have worked in projects;
- Diplomas or previous experience in relevant areas such as technology transfer, technology assessment would also be an asset;
- Familiarity with the services provided by ESA and TTP would be an asset;
- Understanding the needs and expectations of the TTPO and the mission of the European Space Agency would be an advantage;
- Have knowledge about database management;
- Candidates must be fluent in English.
About the Company
The Serco Group is a FTSE 250 corporation with over 70,000 staff in 30 countries. Our strategy is to be a superb provider of public services, by being the best managed business in our sector. We are a focused business to government (B2G) business, specialising across five sectors: Defence, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health and Citizen Services.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law.
Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process.
Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization.
Data Protection:
When creating a profile on the Serco Career Centre you agreed to the Data Protection policy, a copy is available upon request.
You may submit a written request revoking your consent to this agreement at any time.