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Join the forefront of satellite communication technology as a National Graduate Trainee at ELEOSYS and SELYCE, under the internationally recognised ESA.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Noordwijk, NL
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
As a part of the Satellite Programmes Department under the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communication, ELEOSYS and SELYCE play instrumental roles in managing and implementing partnerships for the D2D satellite programme. This work sustains the European space ecosystem's global competitiveness and is on the frontline of discovering growth opportunities within satellite communication.
Role Summary
- Support the implementation of the D2D workplan.
- Build expertise in complex architecture development and validation.
- Contribute to functional test case definitions and internal tool development for collaboration efficiency.
- Create user stories to meet operational needs.
Role Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent in Space Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Good understanding of the space sector, and knowledge of ESA, its programmes and projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and within a multicultural team.
- Experience in telecommunications and 5G/6G networking is an asset.
Application Process Details
- ESA is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in the workforce.
- Disabled individuals are welcomed and provided necessary support at the workplace.
- For further information or assistance, candidates may get in touch via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int
Our team and mission As a National Graduate Trainee, you will join the Direct to Device (D2D) ELEOSYS and SELYCE Partnership Projects Team under the supervision of the Mission Manager and support the Team in implementing the D2D workplan and industry-initiated activities. ELEOSYS and SELYCE are part of the Satellite Programmes Department of the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communication. The Department manages and implements public-private partnership projects with key European satcom operators and industrial partners.
Non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity for D2D presents one of the greatest potential growth opportunities in satcom. The objective of the D2D partnership projects is to design, develop, qualify, integrate and validate innovative satellite payload, platform and ground network technologies using ESA Member States’ supply chain solutions in a pre-operational system showcasing emerging D2D services.
Our team plays a key role in supporting the development of state-of-art, game-changing and competitive innovative solutions in the field of D2D technologies ensuring the global competitiveness of the European space eco-system.
Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship As a National Graduate Trainee, you will gradually build up expertise in mission and system engineering and collaborative project work. Your main activities will include the following: Learning to evaluate mission and system design architectures by supporting reviews and understanding how complex architectures are developed and validated; Learning to generate link budget and system trade-offs to assess the overall mission and system performances; Developing user stories and use cases to capture operational needs and translate them into test scenarios guided by experienced engineers; Contributing to the definition of functional test cases that will later be used for verifying the mission and system requirements, gaining insight into verification planning and processes; Contributing to the Directorate's D2D workplan and the implementation of industry-initiated activities; Developing internal tools to improve collaboration and efficiency within the project team and with external partners; Participating in technical discussions and documentation activities, learning how large-scale programmes are managed and delivered.
Technical competencies Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domains Relevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activities General knowledge of the space sector and relevant activities Knowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects
Behavioural competencies Result Orientation Operational Efficiency Fostering Cooperation Relationship Management Continuous Improvement Forward Thinking
Education You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’s degree in space systems engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer science or software engineering.
Additional requirements Experience in telecommunications and 5G/6G networking would be an asset.
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams may be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional prospects and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness 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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [email removed - click apply for more details].
