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Launch Your Career with an Internship at the Heart of Space Exploration with the European Space Agency
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, Netherlands
Expires Expires at anytime
Join the European Space Agency (ESA), a beacon of innovation and discovery in the space sector. ESA is known for its pioneering missions and contributions to space science, technology, and exploration. Working at ESA means being part of a collaborative environment where cutting-edge research and technology come to life. The role is located at the vibrant European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, where you'll be surrounded by top professionals and advanced space research facilities.
- Provide system engineering support to various ESA projects, enhancing your technical expertise.
- Contribute to the development of new engineering tools and processes, and participate in the demonstration and validation of space technologies.
- Work alongside leading experts in space segment systems engineering and end-to-end performance system engineering.
- Current enrollment in the final or penultimate year of a Master's level university course.
- Maintain university enrollment throughout the internship.
- Proficiency in English or French, with additional ESA Member State language skills beneficial.
- Experience with laboratory hardware, testing, and programming languages like MATLAB or PYTHON.
- Familiarity with satellite communications is a plus.
- Eligibility to access controlled technology as per European and US regulations.
- Open to nationals of specific States due to export control regulations.
ESA values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates, especially women. Join us for a unique internship experience that could be the launchpad for an illustrious career in space technology and engineering!
The European Space Agency is offering an exciting internship opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. The position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
The role involves providing Programme Directorates with the TEC entry point for system engineering support to projects. The intern will also support ESA programmes in areas such as End-to-End Performance System Engineering, Space Segment Systems Engineering, In-Orbit Technology Demonstration and Validation, and Development of Future Engineering Tools and Processes.
Job requirements include being a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level. You need to remain enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship. A good knowledge of English or French is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Some experience on basic laboratory hardware usage and testing, good knowledge of MATLAB, PYTHON or other programming languages, and familiarity with satellite communications are also required.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. Applications from women are encouraged. Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations. Applications are only considered from nationals of certain States.
