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Join the promise of space exploration at the European Space Agency as a Graduate Trainee in GNC, AOCS, and Pointing Division
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Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
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Organisation Summary
The European Space Agency (ESA) is a dynamic organisation involving over 40 members, dedicated to Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS), and Pointing engineering. The organization provides project support, system analysis and participates in design studies for both present and future space missions. ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment.
Role Summary
- Working as a Graduate Trainee in the GNC, AOCS, and Pointing Division in the Electrical Department.
- The main focus is on the characterization of AOCS & GNC Sensors.
- Involvement in the maintenance or enhancement of the GNC, AOCS & Pointing Laboratory facilities and processing large data-sets from ground calibrations or in-flight data.
Role Requirements
- Completion or near completion of master's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Control Engineering.
- Good awareness of electronic design and software coding (Python, Matlab, and Labview).
- Hands-on laboratory or test experience is preferred.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills are required.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Our team and mission at the European Space Agency (ESA) involve more than 40 members dedicated to providing project support in the field of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS), and Pointing engineering. This includes conceptual design studies for future missions, system analysis, and modeling for current and future missions across various ESA Directorates such as Exploration, Space Transportation, Earth Observation, Science, Telecommunication, and Navigation.
The role: As a Graduate Trainee, you will be part of the GNC, AOCS, and Pointing Division in the Electrical Department. Your primary focus will be on the characterization of AOCS & GNC Sensors. This includes performance characterization of new Inertial Sensors (Gyroscopes & Accelerometers), robustness tests of Star Trackers, Cameras, and their processing electronics. You will also be involved in the maintenance or enhancement of the GNC, AOCS & Pointing Laboratory facilities and processing large data-sets from ground calibrations or in-flight data.
Job requirements: You should have completed or be in the final year of your master's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Control Engineering. A good awareness of electronic design and software coding (Python, Matlab, and Labview) is essential. Hands-on laboratory or test experience would be an asset. You should also possess good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a multicultural environment.
Benefits: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of their background. Accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities, and support is available during the recruitment process upon request.
For more information, please visit our website or contact our Human Resources Department.
