Space Instrumentation Intern: Hands-on R&D

cosine Research BV; Sassenheim; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

cosine Research BV offers an internship opportunity for students in physics and engineering to contribute to space instrumentation and measurement systems. You will work on real instruments for space missions alongside experienced scientists and engineers, with ownership of meaningful projects.

Opportunities span Thermal, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical Design, and Systems Engineering, requiring curiosity, teamwork, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BSc, MSc, or PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on attitude and enthusiasm for technology development.
• Interest in multidisciplinary engineering and scientific projects.

Responsibilities

• Thermal & Mechanical Engineering: support design, modelling, testing, and validation of mechanical and thermal systems.
• Electronics & Avionics Engineering: contribute to development and verification of electronic subsystems and embedded solutions.
• Optics & Experimental Physics: participate in development, testing and characterization of optical systems and sensors.
• Mechanical Design Engineering: assist in transforming requirements into practical engineering solutions, prototyping and testing.
• Systems Engineering & Instrument Development: support integration, verification and performance evaluation of complex instruments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on attitude

English communication

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics or Engineering

Job description

cosine Research BV offers an internship opportunity for students in physics and engineering to contribute to space instrumentation and measurement systems. You will work on real instruments for space missions alongside experienced scientists and engineers, with ownership of meaningful projects.

Opportunities span Thermal, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical Design, and Systems Engineering, requiring curiosity, teamwork, and strong communication in English.