Intern in the Future Space Transportation Preparation Department, Communications & Outreach

Support space transportation preparation through communications and outreach tasks

This opening expired 1 year ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

ESA - European Space Agency

Open positions at ESA
Logo of ESA

Application deadline 1 year ago: Saturday 30 Nov 2024 at 23:59 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Support space transportation preparation through communications and outreach tasks

You have:

  • University student in master's level course
  • Good knowledge of English or French required
  • Knowledge of another Member State language is an asset
  • Knowledge and skills in 3D rendering is an asset
  • Knowledge and skills in video editing is an asset
  • Eligibility for access to technology subject to export control regulations
  • Eligibility limited to nationals of specified European countries

Contract

This is a Internship contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about Internship contracts.

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Space Transportation.

Location

Paris Our team and mission

This position is based at the ESA HQ - Paris, France

At ESA's Future Space Transportation Preparation department, the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP), covers technology maturation, commercialisation and ecosystem maturation for future European Space Transportation solutions.

In the Space Transportation beyond LEO team (STS-FL) specifically, you would be working multilaterally on emerging topics such as In-Space Transportation (e.g. Space Logistics, In-Space Transportation Vehicles (ISTVs), etc.), orbital re-filling, sustainability for Space Transportation (e.g. Lifecycle Assessment), Nuclear Propulsion, software-centred technologies (e.g. AI, digitalisation, digital twins, etc.) amongst other topics.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Future Space Transportation Preparation support: Communications & Outreach

You will work on:

  • Support for Council Ministerial 25 (CM25) roadshow with regards to website development (outsourced), 3D modelling and videos;
  • Support with generation of marketing material (e.g. leveraging 3D rendering, video editing, Blender animation) for programmes, activities;
  • Support for event organisation: Users’ Club, HUB sessions, outreach events, award ceremonies, standardization workshops;
  • Occasionally, supporting with scouting of key technology trends impacting future space transportation systems.

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, experience and/or skills with 3D rendering, video editing, and Blender animation 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 [email protected].

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 and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you had to use your teamwork skills? This question assesses your ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Provide an example that highlights your contributions and how you worked towards a common goal.
How would you handle tight deadlines when creating marketing materials? The interviewer wants to see your time management and prioritization strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to stay current with technology trends in space transportation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to learn a new tool or software quickly for a project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach the creation of 3D models or animations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: jobs.esa.int