Intern in the Electrical Department, Space Product

Internship

Overview

Focus on the industrialization of electrical space products for serial production.

You have:

• You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
• A good knowledge of one of the working languages (English or French) is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
• Knowledge and background in Industrial Engineering & Management is an asset.

Contract

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Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Our team and mission

The Electrical Department within the Directorate of Technology, Engineering, and Quality is the department in charge of the domain of Electrical Products. The position will increase the availability of new Electrical Products, technologies, certification methodologies, and tools in line with the goals of the Agency, including the control and early achievement of Industrialisation, manufacturing, and maintenance processes, and contribute to the reduction of technical risk in ESA projects.

One of the main tasks will be associated with the development of top-down technology methodologies to secure and safeguard space products and industrial capabilities in Europe, including availability and obsolescence of units, components, and raw materials in line with new regulatory frameworks.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Space Product

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic student to focus on the industrialisation of electrical space products for serial production. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge space industry portfolio of products and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• collect inputs from the relevant TEC Departments, ESA Service Domains, and industry, in the domain of recurrent space products and associated verification and certification records, identify issues, trends, and areas of risk;
• maintain accurate records of product manufacturing activities, including manufacturing maturity levels, inventory, supplier information, and process documentation;
• support the development of Product Certification methodologies and tools, including the achievement of manufacturing readiness;
• assist in ensuring that all industrialized products meet the required space standards for the different mission classes.

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 studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be 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 ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge and background in Industrial Engineering & Management is an asset.

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 protected].

Important Information and Disclaimer During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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