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Launch Your Career with a Unique Internship at the Heart of Space Operations at ESOC in Germany
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Darmstadt, Germany
Expires Expires at anytime
Join the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) and contribute to the forefront of space exploration and satellite management. ESOC is at the epicenter of operating and maintaining the critical infrastructure that enables the continuous study and exploration of space. Located in the vibrant city of Darmstadt, Germany, ESOC offers a dynamic and international environment where interns are valued for their fresh perspectives and are given meaningful responsibilities.
- Manage and operate Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) stations within the ESTRACK network.
- Maintain the integrity of the tracking station network and ensure seamless operations.
- Work with the Operations Control Centre facilities, providing support to other agencies and customers.
- Enhance software systems and gain practical experience with ground station technology.
- Current university student at master's level, preferably in the final or penultimate year.
- Must remain enrolled at university throughout the internship.
- Proficiency in English or French is required; additional ESA Member State language is a plus.
- Experience with Linux, coding, JIRA, GIT, or software configuration is beneficial.
ESA is an advocate for diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals, with a special call to female candidates to balance the workforce. This internship represents a stepping stone to a thrilling career in space operations and engineering.
The European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) is seeking an intern for the ESTRACK Stations and Infrastructure Section, Mission Operations Department. This position is based in Darmstadt, Germany.
The role involves managing, operating, and maintaining the Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) stations of the ESA tracking station network (ESTRACK), ensuring its integrity, and interfacing with other operational entities for the provision of non-ESA TT&C station support. The intern will also be responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Operations Control Centre facilities at ESOC, and for providing station and network support to other agencies and external customers as required.
The main objective of this activity is to enhance the engineer and operator experience with the Central Station Management and Control (CSMC) system software at the Kiruna Station. The intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of ground station components, including antenna control units and radio frequency (RF) components, and develop hands-on experience with software interface design and improvement.
Candidates must be university students, preferably in their final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and need to remain enrolled at their 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. Experience with Linux operating system and coding is an asset. Knowledge of JIRA, GIT or other software configuration control is 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.
