Earth Observation Architect Intern — Future Missions & Systems

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk is seeking an Intern in the Future Missions and Architecture Department to help develop EO reference architectures and analyze system-of-systems approaches for missions through 2060. You will work with external networks and internal teams to explore new EO concepts.

You will contribute to scenario-based analyses, use simulation tools, and stay aligned with evolving user needs in a holistic Earth observation context. English/French language skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a university student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of a Master's program.
• Must be able to prove enrollment for the entire internship duration.
• Knowledge of Earth Observation remote sensing technologies and applicable science areas.
• IT knowledge in databases and programming (e.g. Python).

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technical Earth Observation scenarios.
• Apply or develop simulation tools to analyse EO satellite system effectiveness.
• Identify capability gaps and explore opportunities for new system-of-systems architectures.
• Consider evolving European user needs across 2024–2040 and 2040–2060 horizons.
• Collaborate with users and stakeholders in system analyses of EO missions.

Skills

Earth Observation

Python

Databases

System analysis

Education

Master's student (final year)

Tools

Python

Job description

European Space Agency in Noordwijk is seeking an Intern in the Future Missions and Architecture Department to help develop EO reference architectures and analyze system-of-systems approaches for missions through 2060. You will work with external networks and internal teams to explore new EO concepts.

You will contribute to scenario-based analyses, use simulation tools, and stay aligned with evolving user needs in a holistic Earth observation context. English/French language skills are required.