Intern in the Systems Department, Small sat and Cubesat System Engineering
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 Systems Department is responsible for Systems and Concurrent Engineering, Software Engineering, Attitude and Orbit Control, Digital Engineering, AI, AR, XR, Cost Engineering, In Orbit Demonstration projects, Advanced Concepts Team and management of the Discovery and Preparation Technology Programme.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: In Orbit Demonstration - Small sat and Cubesat System Engineering
You will learn about tasks and competencies required to cover the role of a small sat and cubesat Space Engineer, by:
1) Actively participating in and supporting:
- Small sat and cubesat definition studies;
- Small sat and cubesat development;
- Technology developments for small sat and cubesat.
2) Definition of development approaches and standards for small sat and cubesat.
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 Engineering is an asset, as well as the following:
- Knowledge and Background in Space Engineering, at mission, system or specific domain engineering disciplines;
- Knowledge and experience with engineering tools such as Matlab Simulink, CATIA, …;
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).