Space Microelectronics Intern: AI-Driven FPGA R&D

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, offers an internship in the Electrical Department – Microelectronics Section. The role covers AI-assisted verification for FPGA/ASIC designs, IP integration, and automated system assembly for space-grade microelectronics.

You must be enrolled at university for the full duration, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a Master’s program, with English proficiency. Internship includes lab mentorship and ESA project exposure.

Qualifications

• University student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of Master’s program.
• Must be enrolled for the entire duration of the internship.
• Good knowledge of English (French is an asset).
• Willingness to work in Noordwijk, NL and to comply with ESA internship conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AI-assisted verification studies for FPGA/ASIC designs in space applications.
• Assist in IP integration and automated system assembly workflows.
• Support R&D activities and documentation within the Microelectronics Lab.

Tools

UVVM

cocotb

Kactus2

IP-XACT

Job description

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, offers an internship in the Electrical Department – Microelectronics Section. The role covers AI-assisted verification for FPGA/ASIC designs, IP integration, and automated system assembly for space-grade microelectronics.

You must be enrolled at university for the full duration, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a Master’s program, with English proficiency. Internship includes lab mentorship and ESA project exposure.