Job Description:

The Catapult holds substantial data on overseas space ecosystems (e.g., Australia, Singapore, and Japan), but it must be kept current and translated into actionable insight. This project will refresh and validate priority country datasets, then produce country-by-country gap analyses and practical recommendations to inform future UK collaboration, export, and partnership activity. The intern will lead structured desk research, organisation profiling, and data enrichment. In doing so, they will build a grounded understanding of key overseas space markets and how they compare to UK strengths, capabilities, and strategic priorities.

The intern will:

• Identify data sources aligned with those used for the Space Capabilities Catalogue (SCC) to gather information on organisations in another countries Space Sector.

• Collect and compile relevant data to build and update comprehensive organisational profiles.

• Collaborate with the Catapult’s Ecosystem Insights Team to initiate Supply and Value Chain tagging for relevant organisations.

• Present findings, strategic insights, and recommendations for future UK - Overseas collaboration.

The successful applicant should have the following qualities and abilities:

This internship will provide the applicant with a combination of technical and human skills applicable to research, analysis, and international collaboration in the space sector.

Technical Skills:

• Data Research & Analysis: The intern will learn to identify, gather, and analyse data from various sources, developing their ability to assess and build comprehensive organisational profiles.

• Supply & Value Chain Mapping: By working with the Catapult’s Ecosystem Insights Team, the intern will gain experience in mapping supply and value chains within the space industry, a key skill for strategic market analysis.

• Reporting & Presentations: They will refine their ability to synthesise research into clear, actionable insights, improving their report writing and presentation skills for a professional audience.

Human Skills:

• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: The intern will apply analytical thinking to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities within another countries Space Sector and potential areas for UK - Overseas collaboration.

By the end of the project, the intern will be equipped with a well-rounded skill set, valuable for both the space sector and broader industries.

Academic Requirements:

• Currently studying or recently graduated with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics, data science, social research, finance, statistics, or another analytical subject.

Minimum Requirements:

• A desire to learn about the UK commercial space sector and its international market interactions.

• Basic understanding of engineering principles and their application in delivering complex systems and solutions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at various levels across organisations.

• Curiosity and resourcefulness, willingness to explore different options when required data is not immediately available, and the ability to document sources.

• Meticulous attention to detail, understanding the importance of data quality in project success.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Desirable Requirements:

• Prior research experience is desirable, but not essential.

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 at Satellite Applications Catapult….

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.