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Embark on an inspiring space operations journey with ESOC's internship in Germany
Overview
Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Darmstadt, Germany
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) is at the forefront of space operations and innovation. Located in Darmstadt, Germany, ESOC is integral to the European Space Agency's (ESA) mission, providing ground systems engineering, support for mission operations, and spearheading advancements in space technology. This is an unmissable opportunity for students to be part of a diverse team shaping the future of space exploration.
- Engage with cutting-edge topics like Data Foundations, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twins in Space Operations.
- Contribute to the development of AI-enhanced simulation models and machine learning projects.
- Experience a multicultural work environment with English and French as working languages.
- Currently enrolled in the final or penultimate year of a Master’s level university course.
- Must maintain university enrollment throughout the internship.
- Proficiency in English or French, with additional ESA Member State languages beneficial.
- Open to nationals from a wide range of ESA Member, Associate and Cooperating States.
- Committed to diversity, ESA encourages applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.
The European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) is seeking an intern for the Ground Segment Multi-Mission Preparation Systems Section. This position is based in Darmstadt, Germany.
The Ground Systems Engineering and Innovation Department is responsible for all the ground systems engineering and support activities required to support mission operations and implement innovation. The Department maintains and manages a full level of competences, technologies and services in all engineering disciplines related to ground systems, infrastructure, technology evolution and Engineering R&T and innovation.
The intern will have the opportunity to choose between three topics: Data Foundations and Structures, Artificial Intelligence for Space Operations, and Digital Twins, AI Enhanced Simulation Models and Machine Learning.
The successful candidate must be a university student, preferably in their final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level. They must remain enrolled at their University for the entire duration of the internship. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
