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Technology Transfer Engineer
2014-03-18 15:36:23| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Tasks and Responsibilities The work will be performed at the European Space Research and Technology Centre ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands in the Technology Transfer Programme Office TTPO. The mission of the TTPO is to facilitate the use of space technology and space systems for nonspace applications and to further demonstrate the benefit of the European Space Programme to European Citizens. The TTPO is responsible for defining the overall approach and strategy for the transfer of space technologies including the incubation of startup companies and their funding. The position will include the following tasks and responsibilities Assist in producing 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. Assist in producing 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 Officer 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. Follow developments and provide support where necessary to the brokers under the National Technology Transfer Initiative. Help actively by contributing to other existing activities, such as Intellectual properties activities, Business Incubation Centre support and all other TTPO tasks when required. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have a Master degree in Engineering or a University degree in a relevant discipline and 4 years of relevant experience. Experience in relevant areas such as technology transfer, technology assessment, commercialization, marketing, economics, business administration, legal affairs, entrepreneurship, innovative design or public relations is an asset. Previous experience of working with ESA staff is desirable. Furthermore, candidates are required to have following skills Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Capable of working with a minimum of supervision. High level of flexibility. Good organization skills, good communication skills. Conditions To apply please send to us, preferably by email, 1 a Motivation Letter and 2 your CV, in English, quoting job reference ENGSERVSYS201409 before 4th April 2014. A competitive remuneration package will be offered with relocation assistance where necessary. Applicants should preferably be EU nationals or be eligible for an EU work permit
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