Careers in the UK Space Sector

Physics, Astronomy, Cosmology, Mathematics, Particle Physics, Radiation Physics, Medical Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineering, Programming, Robotics, Earth Observation Sciences, Geography, Geology, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Commercial Law, Contract Law, International Law, Government Policy, International Policy, Medicine, Biology, Biomechanics, Psychology, Public Engagement, Management

Programmes include: GCSE, A Level, Pre-U and BTEC intensive student Masterclasses Continuing Professional Development for teachers Careers events for GCSE and A Level students Space Engineering Level 3 course (post-16) National Higher Apprenticeship in Space Engineering (post-18) National Space Academy Delivered by a network of outstanding teachers and space scientists using space as a context within which to teach GCSE, A Level and BTEC student and teacher programmes. Delivered on behalf of ESA, STFC, UK Space Agency, the Lloyds Register Foundation, Satellite Applications Catapult and industry sponsors. Further supported by the Ogden Trust.

UK Space Sector £11 billion turnover Employs 35,000 people “Upstream” and “Downstream” aspects World leaders in satellite design, building and operation Space for Technicians –Department of Political Economy, King’s College London Space Employers Engagement, HE STEM Research Project - University of Reading Wide variety of employers: Magnaparva | QinetiQ | Airbus | SSTL | ITP Engines ComDev | Infoterra | SSBV | Inmarsat | Telespazio VEGA Clydespace | CGI – Logica |Bluesky | Reaction Engines | Zeeko | Sterling Geo SciSys | Leica | Rockwell Collins | Avanti | BlueSky | Thales Alenia Space

Pathways in to the sector A LevelsDegree Graduate Schemes Research Direct Employment Self Employment Apprenticeship Foundation Degree Higher Degree Direct Employment

Space Engineering Level 3: the course A Level Maths A Level Physics BTEC Level 3 Engineering Diploma. BTEC extended project covering engineering and physics problems. All taught in a ‘space’ context Delivered at the following centres: Loughborough College/National Space Academy Salford City College Birmingham Metropolitan College/Great Barr School (Sept 2015)

 Developed by Loughborough College and the National Space Academy to address UK space sector demand for high-level technician skills  Shaped by a range of UK space sector companies  Can lead to a Foundation Degree in Engineering validated by the University of Leicester  Aimed at existing or new employees in the space sector (focus on year olds)  Teaching through a combination of college-based placements, online learning, and company-based projects  Delivered over a two-year period through blocks of time released by employers Higher Apprenticeship for the Space Sector

Work Experience Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (Year 12) Work Experience/Placements with STFC (Year 12, Undergraduate) ESA student placements (Undergraduate) Internships Airbus Defence & Space European Space Agency Space Internship Network (SpIN) Graduate Training Schemes Airbus Defence and Space Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) European Space Agency (ESA) Thales UK Qinetiq RAL Space Telespazio VEGA HE Space – Recruitment for the space sector

Tim Peake December 2015 – 6 month mission on ISS

Astronaut Careers Advice Degree and often postgraduate degree –Engineering –Science –Medicine Pilot –License –Flight hours (NASA 1000 hours in-command of jet aircraft) Physical –Fit and healthy – able to withstand launch and micro-g –No contraindications (eg colourblindness) Personality –Calm –Focussed –Able to work with international colleagues and scientists –Survive in confined spaces Other –Ability to speak Russian –Multi-millionaire – can buy own trip to space (eg Sarah Brightman)

Careers advice for the space sector Engineering –Mechanical –Materials –Manufacturing/precision –Systems Computing –Programming, data management Science –Physics –Astronomy/Astrophysics –Chemistry –Earth Observation – geology, geography, biology –Cross-disciplinary!

Careers advice for the space sector Business –Finance –Marketing –Human resources –Logistics Government –Trade support –Policy Leisure and Tourism –Science centres and science communication, public engagement –Space tourism?

Further resources UK Space Agency Space:UK Magazine ESA careers advice and advice for students Satellite Applications Catapult & centres of excellence sa.catapult.org.uk Space Internships sa.catapult.org.uk/space-internship-network-spin-scheme Higher Apprenticeship in Space Engineering space.loucoll.ac.uk UK Space Directory UKSEDS ukseds.org

And finally… Zooniverse.org Galaxy Zoo Planet 4 Moon Zoo Solar Stormwatch Youtube – astronaut videos The Sky at Night and Stargazing Live ESA, NASA webpages including pages for young people Curiosity Rover, ESA, NASA missions and more on Twitter Great North East Space Expo, 22 nd June, Discovery Museum Visit the National Space Centre

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