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Join the innovative 'Spaceship ECSAT' team at ESA and shape the future of space exploration
Overview
Salary
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Location
Harwell, United Kingdom
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Organisation Summary
The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration (D/HRE) at the European Space Agency (ESA) spearheads contributions to global human spaceflight initiatives. Its strategic activities involve investigating technologies that can support potential lunar missions and other space explorations. The 'Spaceship ECSAT' initiative, an innovation-driven team within D/HRE, plays a central role in preparing for the future of space exploration through research, partnership-dissemination, and inspiring technologies.
Role Summary
- Demonstrate disruptive technologies like AR/VR, collaborative robotics, and their potential for space exploration
- Investigate novel concepts in Space Resources/In-Situ Resource Utilisation
- Support the development of the VULCAN analogue sample facility at ECSAT
- Contribute to 'off world living' projects with focus on human factors and design
Role Requirements
- Current university student, preferably nearing completion of a Master's degree program
- Good knowledge of English or French; additional language skills would be advantageous
- Background in topical areas related to Spaceship ECSAT
- Diversity inclusive with applications open to all qualified individuals irrespective of individual characteristics
The Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration (D/HRE) is the main ESA entity in charge of supporting and coordinating efforts towards the current and the future endeavours of human spaceflight. The exploration activities are part of the strategic plans in securing a central role for Europe with respect to the global initiatives.
The “Spaceship ECSAT” initiative is investigating low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) technologies for supporting the future cislunar space mission as well as surface activities on the Moon as part of the Exploration Preparation, Research and Technology (ExPeRT) team. This multidisciplinary, innovation-driven team composed by researchers, graduate and undergraduate students is based at the ESA European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT).
The mission statement of “Spaceship ECSAT” is centered on three main pillars: connect, inspire and advance. The founding idea behind this initiative is to prepare the future of Space exploration. To do so, a pragmatic and research focused approach is adopted, and knowledge acquired is disseminated within ESA, partners and the relevant scientific community.
Within Spaceship ECSAT, we have a number of fields where we carry out different projects. These fields are: Demonstrating disruptive technologies such as Virtual/Augmented Reality, collaborative robotics and their potential use cases for exploration; Investigating novel concepts in the domain of Space Resources/In-Situ Resource Utilisation, to enable sustainable human exploration; Supporting the development of the VULCAN analogue sample facility at ECSAT; Topics related to ‘off world living’, e.g. human factors, design and concept illustration.
We are continually looking for innovative applicants with skills or interests in these areas to join the Spaceship ECSAT team. Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and you need to remain enrolled at your 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.
Knowledge and background in the topical areas presented for Spaceship ECSAT is required. 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.
