Software Engineering Intern

Starion; Diegem, Transinne; Remote; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

International opportunities

Training programs

Relocation support

Job summary

Starion in Diegem, Belgium, offers a Software Engineering Intern role for a 3 to 6‑month program starting in early 2027. You will support either frontend or backend work and gain hands‑on experience on one of three flagship projects: SAFEPLACE, Mycelium, and INT‑UQKD.

The internship emphasizes teamwork in an international setting, with exposure to backend DB design, frontend UI/UX, AI/ML concepts, and software QA, while exploring quantum‑safe communications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of C# and PostgreSQL, with bonus points for GIS or mapping technologies.
• Solid understanding of TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution‑oriented mindset, with customer‑focused communication skill.

Responsibilities

• Gaining exposure to backend development and database design through practical experience.
• Contributing to frontend engineering projects with a focus on intuitive, user‑centred UI/UX design.
• Building an understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Contributing to software quality and assurance activities, ensuring performance, reliability, and best coding practices.
• Discovering the potential of quantum key distribution and contributing to cutting‑edge research in secure communication technologies.
• Collaborating in a diverse team to share ideas and develop technical and professional skills.

Skills

C#

PostgreSQL

TypeScript/JavaScript

HTML

CSS

English (Fluent)

Autonomy

Teamwork in international environment

GIS mapping technologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

GIS mapping

Job description

Software Engineering Intern

Location: Diegem, Belgium Transinne, Belgium
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Reference number: 0249

Are you interested in being part of a company that shapes the future of space and cyber technologies? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated student to develop real‑world skills and make an impact in a dynamic international environment.

We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our team for a 3 to 6-month internship starting at the beginning of 2027. In this role, you’ll actively support the frontend or backend technologies, while gaining valuable exposure to at least one of the following projects:

• SAFEPLACE: This project supports civil protection and emergency response organisations by providing near real‑time, actionable information during crises. The platform integrates a wide range of data sources – including satellite communications (satcoms), Earth observation imagery, IoT devices, and a network of in‑situ sensors – to create a comprehensive situational awareness environment.
• Mycelium: This project focuses on a web‑based SysML v2 suite of tools for collaborative systems engineering. Based on the heritage of CDP4-COMET, it leverages the new SysML2 standard to elevate model‑based systems engineering for aerospace and other industries.
• INT-UQKD (International Use Cases for Operational QKD Applications and Services): The primary objective of the project is to enable quantum‑safe communications links for specific use cases in operational IT environments – particularly in regulated sectors that have very strong security requirements.

Tasks and activities

The scope of activities is flexible and can be oriented toward frontend or backend development, with activities selected from, but not limited to, the following:

• Gaining exposure to backend development and database design through practical experience.
• Contributing to frontend engineering projects with a focus on intuitive, user‑centred UI/UX design.
• Building an understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Contributing to software quality and assurance activities, ensuring performance, reliability, and best coding practices.
• Discovering the potential of quantum key distribution and contributing to cutting‑edge research in secure communication technologies.
• Collaborating in a diverse team to share ideas and develop technical and professional skills.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Enrolled in a University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of C# and PostgreSQL, with bonus points for experience with GIS or mapping technologies.
• Solid understanding of TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution‑oriented mindset, with customer‑focused communication skill.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process, we will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro‑diverse applicants or those with a disability or long‑term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.