Project Description

The goal of the project is to provide market intelligence and validation for the continuous improvement of the Beyond Earth mission strategy. This project will consist of a research study concerning a case study, stakeholder map or similar. The insights from this research will help refine the offerings and customer engagement the mission deploys to drive the growth of the space economy in the UK by leveraging the opportunities from the in-space economy. The areas of interest are in-space logistics and servicing and microgravity manufacturing and R&D.

Over the 8 weeks, we hope you will develop your skills and understanding in:

• The applicant will learn to conduct a research study, find relevant sources, analyse data from a variety of sources and how this type of research can impact a business strategy.

• They will learn about the ISAM ecosystem in the UK, the work done within our mission team and acquire in-depth knowledge on the subject of the case study. Further, they will learn about stakeholder mapping, market research, case study framing, research and reporting. They will gain insights into the running of the mission and change processes in programme planning.

The successful applicant will have the following skills:

• An interest in ISAM, and the in-space economy.

• Experience in self-led desk research.

• Desirable: biochemistry, engineering or science background.

  Process details:

• 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate

• 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement

How we work….

We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet

• We connect - and engage with people and ideas

• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of anyone providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. However, if you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.

Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult. If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.

At Satellite Applications Catapult, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Our ability to offer sponsorship will depend on the level of interest for our roles and salary level. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.