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Technology Transfer Programme Engineer SCJ 2792
2014-03-18 12:36:05| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Technology Transfer Programme Engineer J 2792 Summary The engineer will work for the Technology Transfer Programme Office TTPO at ESTEC, liaising with scientists and engineers at ESA to understand and report on the technological developments taking place within the ESA and under ESA contracts. Objective Heshe will contribute to the initial evaluation of the technical and financial possibilities to transfer andor commercialise technologies and initial assessment of proposals for feasibility studies. The engineer will ensure the outcome and results of ESA RD activities are relayed to the Technology Transfer Network TTN. Responsibilities Duties The Technology Transfer engineer will be involved in the following activities Helping to make an initial evaluation of the technical and financial possibilities to transfer andor commercialize technologies identified in dedicated work packages relating to commercial evaluation as an outcome of ESA technology development contracts especially those resulting from TRPGSTP funding and ensuring that the Technology Transfer Brokers in each member State are kept informed of the companies and universities involved for the purposed of technology extraction. Helping to make an initial assessment of proposals for feasibility studies resulting from an Open Call relating to ideas and possibilities for the transfer of a space technology to a given nonspace application and ascertaining whether these ideas are feasible or not and should be conducted by external experts. Since funding for feasibility studies is limited a suitable selection has to be made from the proposals. The TT engineer will help in evaluating the proposals as they come in and selecting those for study, as well as helping to select the expert who will carry out the study, and subsequently monitoring progress. The TT engineer will also be expected to follow developments and provide support where necessary to the brokers under the National Technology Transfer Initiative. The TT engineer will also help actively contribute to other existing activities, such as Intellectual properties activities, Business Incubation Centre support and all other TTPO tasks when required. Qualifications Experience Applicants should possess a good degree or equivalent in a relevant technical or scientific discipline. In addition, diplomas or experience in relevant areas such as technology transfer, technology assessment, commercialization, marketing, economics, business administration, legal affairs, entrepreneurship, innovative design or public relations would be an asset. Essential Skills Good knowledge of the current space and programmes and technologies Candidates must be fluent in English and be able to write comprehensive reports Desirable Skills Previous experience of working with ESA staff is desirable Qualities Candidates should also be motivated, show initiative and be capable of working with a minimum of supervision. They should also have good communication and interpersonal skills. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is 7th April 2014 Location of the position is ESTEC, Noordwijk, Holland Benefits Competitive Salary Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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