Consultant Earth Observation

Position Overview

Are you a motivated and analytical individual with a technical mindset seeking a rewarding challenge? Our consulting services span management consulting, market development, and innovation advisory. This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in key consulting tasks such as sector and market entry strategies, economic and cost-benefit analyses, investment business case development, policy impact assessments, market research, strategic and business planning, user requirements analysis, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor trends within the commercial Earth Observation industry and contribute to database development covering satellites, contracts, companies, and fundraising activities.
• Produce market intelligence reports assessing Earth Observation demand across sectors including agriculture, defense, maritime, and finance, analyzing various payload technologies such as Optical, SAR, hyperspectral, AIS, and IoT.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of the global industrial ecosystem, including go-to-market strategies, value chain studies, and satellite benchmarking.
• Execute consulting projects involving strategic market research, business case evaluation, due diligence, and socio-economic impact assessments.
• Participate in international conferences relevant to the Earth Observation domain to stay current and network within the sector.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in geography, economics, finance, or engineering.
• Between 1 to 5 years of experience in the space industry, with a solid understanding of Space Applications such as Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, Navigation, or IoT.
• Strong analytical abilities demonstrated by assessing economic and industry trends, with mandatory proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; additional language skills are advantageous.
• Personal attributes include the capacity to work independently and collaboratively in an international, multicultural environment, adherence to corporate values, commitment to excellence, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.

About Novaspace

Novaspace is a premier consulting firm specializing in the space sector, boasting over 40 years of expertise assisting both private entities and government bodies in strategic decision-making. The firm offers comprehensive consulting solutions from strategy formulation to implementation, augmented by data-driven insights. Operating as an independent private entity, Novaspace couples management and technology consulting, executive summits, and market intelligence services. Serving more than 1,200 clients across 60 countries, the company maintains offices in multiple global locations including Munich, Brussels, Montreal, and Tokyo. Joining Novaspace presents a valuable career opportunity within the space and consulting industries, geared towards empowering clients with top-tier consulting, research, training, and event services.

Application Instructions

Applications must include a motivation letter and a CV submitted in English to be considered for this position.