Intern in the Real Estate & Facilities Management Department, IT Application & Digitalisation Unit

Engage in real estate and facilities management IT applications and digitalization efforts.

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Application deadline 7 months ago: Sunday 30 Nov 2025 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Engage in real estate and facilities management IT applications and digitalization efforts.

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 English or French is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
  • Knowledge and background into Technology is an asset.
  • During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
  • Candidates must be nationals from an ESA Member State or specified cooperating states.

Contract

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Location ESAC, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain

Our team and mission

The IT-Systems & Digitalisation unit of the Real Estates and Facilities Management (REFM) Department is responsible for understanding and representing all the REFM technical IT-related needs​, to other ESA actors.

Furthermore, acts as liaison between the various ESA Sites across Europe and the ESA IT Department, for a meaningful and coherent cooperation, that would ensure the sustainable technological development of the Department and consequently offer reliable advice regarding the optimisation of information technology related resources allocation​.

Finally, the Unit aims to ensure a highly advanced level of the Department’s OT Cybersecurity profile and full Personal Data Protection compliance​.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship:

The Post offers the experience of interacting with the IT Department’s specialists, the Real Estates & Facility Management Engineers, at the various ESA Sites, while assisting with the efforts of the IT Apps and Digitalisation Unit of the Real Estates and Facility Management Department.

In more detail, the incumbent shall experience and work on the following:

  • Corporate systems:

    • activities regarding Facility Management Systems (e.g., Building Management System, Video Security System, etc.);
    • activities regarding Facility Management Operational Technology (e.g., Sensors, Automation, etc.);
    • engagement with automation tools used at the Sites, aiming to meet the Department’s daily operations needs;
    • engagement with automation tools used to meet the Department’s evolution objectives and infrastructure needs;
    • interaction with innovative ways where IT technologies would improve existing tasks and processes;
  • Data Management:

    • practical application of Data Management, including Big Data using state of the art systems, technologies and trends;
    • usage of tools and processes that manage Departmental Data both internally and externally;
    • interaction with the corporate tools and processes (e.g., Data Factory, Power BI, etc.);
  • Cyber Security:

    • familiarization with the Cyber Security profile and related matters of the EFM Department;
    • interaction with the IT Department and the ESA Security Office specialists / experts with regards to subject matter issues, challenges and projects;
    • witness the Cyber Security awareness, defense, and response structure;
    • observe the Sites’ Operational Technology Systems configuration;
    • interaction with the assigned Cyber Security Local Site Representatives.

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 into Technology 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.

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. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you used data management tools effectively? The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience with data management tools. Provide specific examples of tools you've used and how they improved operations.
What interests you about working in cybersecurity within a facility management context? Understanding your motivation is crucial for this role's responsibilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you improve an existing IT process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you had to collaborate with a team. What was your role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with new technology trends? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced during a project and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What skills do you think are important for someone in IT application and digitalization? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you have fostered cooperation in a previous experience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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