What do I mean by working in “SPACE”?
Designing – new technology, apps
Building – satellites, sensors, launchers
Exploring, Discovering and Understanding – our planet, the galaxy, the universe
Improving – the lives of others
Helping – by providing better information and solutions to real world problems
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Physics
Chemistry
Computing
Geography
Biology
Maths
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Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Systems Engineer
Design Engineer
Production Engineer
Software Engineer
Systems Engineer
Systems Designer
Test and
Commissioning
Engineer
Software Architect
Propulsion Engineer
Propulsion Specialist
Radiation Engineer
Payload Engineer
Physicist
Space Scientist
Astrophysicist
Meteorologist
Project Manager
Legal Advisor
Policy Advisor
Business
Development
Communications
Human Resources
Data Scientist
Earth observation
specialist
Data Modeller
Communications
Engineer
Quality Control
Engineer
Product Assurance
Quality Assurance
Manager
Trainer specialist
Security Professional
Key Facts and WHY
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The UK space sector contributes £13.7 billion
to the economy
Direct employment -38,500
Jobs supported by space – 72,000
3 out of 4 staff are graduates
Value added per employee is almost three times the UK
average
The UK space industry is six times more R&D intensive than the UK economy as a whole
UK space sector growth – over 6.5% pa
UK share of the global market – 6.5%
By 2030, predicted to be worth £40 billion per year and supporting 100,000 more jobs
Future Missions
• 100,000 new jobs by 2030? So where will they be?
• Many of them will be doing things that haven’t even been thought of yet
• Perhaps involving these instruments but more than likely delivering new products to new users in new ways.
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Credit: STFC/RAL
Space
Space Ports and Launch Facilities
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• Space Industry Bill – makes provision for space and suborbital activities, passed 3rd Reading in the HoC, now HoL to consider amendments
• Completely new activities in the UK
• Location is TBD
• Will it service vertical or horizontal launches? Or both?
• New Launcher technologies.
So why might you be interested in the sector?
• It is the future and it MIGHT be rocket science
• The skills you develop will take you anywhere.
• There are great prospects – lots of growth
• Great earning potential
• Exploration and Travel
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Top Tips
1. Studying STEM helps!
2. Find out about Placements
3. Explore Apprenticeships and Graduate Entry Schemes.
4. Acquire language skills and cultural understanding
5. Get Competitive – eg SateLife Challenge
6. CV - Illustrate YOUR breadth of skills – take advice
7. Talk to People, network, keep in touch, get Involved
8. Join UKSEDS http://ukseds.org/
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Placement and Learning Opportunities
• Year in Industry YINI (before and during university)
• ESA Academy – offers Hands-On Projects and training courses in particular subjects -http://www.esa.int/Education/ESA_Academy/Future_opportunities2
• Space Placements in INdustry (SPIN) – paid summer placements (see later)
• SEPNet – paid summer placements for Physicists
• Independent organisations offering placements include: Airbus Defence and Space, CGI, Cobham, Critical Software, EchoStar Mobile, Honeywell, Inmarsat, MDA, National Nuclear Laboratory, National Physical Laboratory, Qinetiq, Rockwell Collins, SciSys, Spirent, SSTL, Teledyne, Thales, Viasat
• International Space University – Summer and Masters Programmes
• MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) free introductions to all sorts of subjects, including Earth observation, Data Analytics, coding and app development
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Graduate Training Opportunities
• For Graduates:
• Investigate the corporate members of key industry organisations like UKSpace, BARSC, TechUK: Airbus Defence and Space, Avanti, Bird & Bird, CGI, Cobham, e2v, GMV, Honeywell, Inmarsat, Lockheed Martin, National Nuclear Laboratory, National Physics Laboratory, Qinetiq, RAL Space, Reaction Engines, Rockwell Collins, SciSys, SSTL, Telespazio, Thales, Viasat
• Civil Service Specialist Opportunities
• Defence Specialist Opportunities
• For Postgraduates:
• ESA Graduate Training Programme
• All of the companies above
https://spacecareers.uk/
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