Oxford's Astroscale UK launches new graduate recruitment and development scheme.

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Tom Kilkelly

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Oxford-based servicing and long-term orbital sustainability company Astroscale Limited, the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings, has launched its new graduate recruitment and development scheme.

Graduates can apply for a two year period within the scheme.

In this time successful applicants can, according to Astroscale, expect to be 'immersed in a multidisciplinary environment where graduates will gain hands-on experience and training in a range of satellite engineering fields.''

The scheme will provide successful applicants with the means to get experience in systems engineering, flight software, guidance navigation and control, mission operations, and flight dynamics.

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To be eligible for the graduate scheme, applicants should have recently completed or be on the cusp of completing a relevant degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Astroscale UK's managing director Nick Shave said: "Our graduate scheme is an inspiring opportunity to shape the future of space system development and operations working alongside some of the most talented space industry engineers and managers in the world.

“We are seeking passionate trainee space sweepers with exceptional problem-solving skills and aspirations to make a real impact. By joining our team, participants will work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the realisation of sustainable space systems, the kind of work that will shape our planetary neighbourhood as part of our mission to make the space environment more sustainable for future generations.

''As an example, selected graduates will have the opportunity to work alongside our engineering team on the UK Space Agency’s world-leading Active Debris Removal (ADR) mission, which Astroscale UK and our industrial partners intend to build and launch over the next few years. See our website for a taster on this ground-breaking mission!"

Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022. During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan). His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.