Senior Space Engineering Specialist

About the role

elseco, a high technology specialty insurance underwriting agency and Lloyd's Coverholder based in the Dubai International Financial Centre, is looking for a Senior Space Engineering Specialist. The role works with the Space team in Dubai and London to strengthen and build robust underwriting and claims processes, focusing on technical analysis of space insurance risks.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse platform and payload specifications for new and renewal insurance placements, with an emphasis on communication and observation payloads
• Maintain elseco's proprietary space technical database and use it and third-party databases to build models and statistics on space risks
• Analyse and test space insurance policy loss criteria, and support the Claims Manager in calculating space claims
• Attend technical briefings and market meetings, draft technical questions and prepare summaries
• Issue quotes in line with Delegated Authority rules and internal processes
• Capture space risk data in the ATOM system and contribute to risk reviews, including policy wording, pricing adequacy, satellite health reports, historical loss ratios and line size
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients, and promote the brand through content and events

Required profile

• Degree in Aerospace or Payload Engineering or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in satellite manufacturing, mainly payload system design and engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex technical specifications
• Team player with independent judgement, professional approach and strong product knowledge

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft software applications
• Interest in and experience with automated processes and systems