Intern in the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section
Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
Location
| Noordwijk |
Our team and mission
This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands
The Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section provides functional support to ESA projects and carries out technology research and development (R&D) in radio navigation systems, signal-in-space, system performance, algorithms, receivers, and techniques and equipment for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) applications on ground and in space.
The Section also covers radio navigation techniques and technologies, elements and subsystems to generate, receive, exploit and analyse signals from current and upcoming radio navigation systems (Galileo/G2G, GPS, GLONASS, EGNOS, BEIDOU, LEO-PNT, Moonlight, Marconi, Genesis, FutureNAV), including system design tools and navigation equipment. The emphasis is on engineering aspects, PNT/GNSS systems and sub-systems evolution, design and technological demonstrator and user receiver prototyping and, in particular, navigation system design, tools and test-beds, novel navigation techniques and equipment design/prototyping, space receivers, deep space navigation, formation-flying RF metrology, 5G/6G positioning, and multi-layer PNT.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Positioning with 5G/6G NTN and LEO Signals of Opportunity
You will contribute to the activities of the Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section in the area of positioning with 5G/6G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and LEO Signals of Opportunity, as well as hybridization with other systems in the context of multi-layer PNT.
You will be involved in the following hands-on topics:
- Support to the development and integration of the 5G and Signals of Opportunity testbeds in the ESTEC Navigation Laboratory;
- Consolidation of the internal state-of-the-art simulation and analysis tools, and multi-layer receiver processing tools;
- Characterization of 5G NTN signals and LEO signals of opportunity for positioning;
- Execution of 5G NTN and LEO Signals of Opportunity monitoring and processing campaigns.
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
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.
Additional requirements
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 telecommunication engineering or satellite positioning is an asset.
Other information
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.
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 contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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).