Space Mechanisms Intern: Design, Simulation & Lab Testing

ESA; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

ESA's ESTEC in Noordwijk invites a university student to join the Mechanical Department – Mechanisms Section as an intern. You will work on design, analysis, and testing of space mechanisms, using MATLAB/Simulink, CAD tools, and FEM software.

The role involves feasibility assessment, participation in R&D activities, and support for design reviews, CDF studies, and hands-on lab work at ESTEC's Hands-on Laboratory Facility. English or French required; multiple nationalities welcome.

Qualifications

• Must be a university student enrolled for the full duration of the internship.
• Good knowledge of English or French.
• Interest in space mechanisms and tribology.

Responsibilities

• Review design, analysis, simulation, and testing activities for space mechanisms.
• Assess feasibility of new mechanism concepts.
• Support R&D activities and project reviews.
• Participate in Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) studies.
• Assist in prototyping and testing using ESTEC facilities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Mechatronics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

FreeCAD

SolidWorks

Abaqus

ANYS Maxwell

COMSOL

ADAMS

LabVIEW

Job description

ESA's ESTEC in Noordwijk invites a university student to join the Mechanical Department – Mechanisms Section as an intern. You will work on design, analysis, and testing of space mechanisms, using MATLAB/Simulink, CAD tools, and FEM software.

The role involves feasibility assessment, participation in R&D activities, and support for design reviews, CDF studies, and hands-on lab work at ESTEC's Hands-on Laboratory Facility. English or French required; multiple nationalities welcome.