EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration Programmes.
Location
Noordwijk |
This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) – Noordwijk, Netherlands
Under the direct authority of the Leader of the Lunar Projects Group, the Leader of the Argonaut Team:
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Topic of the internship: Argonaut Mission 1 – ArgoNET System Engineering Model
In this internship, you will play a crucial role in developing a comprehensive system model for a lunar surface mission, using Model-Based Systems Engineering. This model will serve as a foundational tool to understand and manage the complex interactions and interfaces between various mission components. The work you do will directly contribute to the planning and execution of future lunar missions, providing you with hands-on experience in the field of space systems engineering.
Key Activities:
1. System Modelling:
2. Requirements Management:
3. Interface Definition:
4. Collaboration and Documentation:
5. Testing and Validation:
During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in systems engineering, focusing on model development and requirements management. You will strengthen your ability to collaborate with diverse teams and enhance your skills in creating and validating complex system models for space missions.
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
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 system engineering and model based system engineering 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.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
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, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements