Intern in the Systems Department - Concurrent Engineering and Future Missions Section

ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

ESA is offering an internship in the Systems Department - Concurrent Engineering and Future Missions Section at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team on concurrent design, MBSE and digital engineering initiatives.

You will engage in systems engineering activities, model-based design, and the integration of AI and AR/VR tools to support future missions. Applicants must be university students, with English proficiency and enrollment for the internship

Qualifications

• University student in final or penultimate year; enrolled for entire internship.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and MBSE concepts.
• Experience with engineering tools (MATLAB/Simulink, CAD/Modeling tools).
• Proficient in English; knowledge of another ESA language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support concurrent design activities (CDF studies) and systems engineering tasks.
• Contribute to digital engineering efforts (MBSE, AI, VR/AR) and modelling activities.
• Assist in projects across multiple disciplines within the Systems Department.

Skills

Systems Engineering

MBSE

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's level student

Tools

C#

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

Capella

CATIA

Unity

Job description

Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Type of appointment: Intern

The role is Intern in the Systems Department - Concurrent Engineering and Future Missions Section.

Our team and mission

The Systems Department is responsible for Systems Engineering, its implementation within Projects and In Orbit Demonstration and the innovative solutions - in terms of technology and methodology - enhancing its effectiveness: Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Simulation, Augmented Reality, Concurrent and Collaborative Engineering, Cost Engineering, Digital Engineering, MBSE, Sustainability. Standardisation is also within the responsibility of the Systems Department, ensuring that processes are formalised and shared cross the broad community of space stakeholders.

The post you are applying for will be very much connected with the concurrent design environment (e.g. Concurrent Design Facility) and the digital tools enhancing collaboration (e.g. MBSE); moreover, you will get involved in diverse multidisciplinary tasks touching upon all the areas of competence of the Systems Department, making the experience unique and enriching.

Field(s) of activity for the internship

You will learn about competencies required to cover the role of a Systems Engineer by:

1) Actively participating in and supporting:

• systems and concurrent engineering activities (including CDF Studies);
• technology developments (e.g. Digital Engineering, MBSE, Augmented Reality, AI and the innovative trends as identified by the ESA Technology Vision 2040);
• design models and methodologies developments (including MBSE, design to cost, sustainability and Zero Debris roadmaps implementation, etc.).

2) Investigating how technology developments in digitalisation (e.g. MBSE, AI) and improved visualisation solutions (e.g. VR/AR) will shape integrated digital environments connecting data, processes and people.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward Thinking

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course 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 Engineering is an asset, as well as the following:

• knowledge and background in Systems Engineering, Mission Analysis and other system-related disciplines;
• knowledge and background in (model based) Systems Engineering and familiarity with COMET or similar tools;
• programming experience in either C-sharp and/or Python;
• proficiency with office automation software and customisation (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint and Excel);
• experience with SysML and modelling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect or Capella;
• experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB Simulink, CATIA, ASTOS, ECOSIM pro;
• experience with web application development (front and back-end);
• practical experience with AR/VR/XR technologies, such as Hololens, Blender, Unity, Physx or similar.

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

Nationality

Applications are only considered from nationals of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, 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.