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Space Tech Skills
System Engineering
ICT Skills: Including software development, systems integration, simulation tools, etc.
Management Skills: Project management, risk management, resource allocation, etc.
Business Skills: Cost estimation, budgeting, customer relationship management, business acumen etc.
Human Skills: Communication, teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, collaboration, openness etc.
IQ: Can be inferred through problem-solving skills, innovation, analytical thinking.
EQ: Emotional intelligence, handling stress, adaptability
Intelligence: Includes both strategic thinking and technical expertise.
Skillset
While ESCO's 13,939 skills cover a broad spectrum across various industries, a focused subset of 30 to 45 skills tailored to the space sector would be more practical and relevant for a job-ready engineer to succeed in the space industry.
This number includes both core technical competencies and the softer, yet equally crucial, skills needed to navigate the complex, interdisciplinary, and often international nature of space projects
