Space Optics Intern — Mechanical Dept

European Space Agency - ESA; Noordwijk; In loco; EUR 12.000 - 17.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, invites a graduate student to intern in the Mechanical Department – Optics Section. Work spans optical design, optoelectronics, and instrument simulation, contributing to calibration, verification, and data analysis for space missions.

Fluency in English or French is required, with EO/optics background welcome. You must remain enrolled for the duration and engage in topics on ML-driven design, open source software improvements, and simulator

Competenze

• You must be a university student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of Master’s degree.
• You must be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Knowledge of optics and optical instrumentation is an asset.
• Knowledge of English or French as working languages is required.

Mansioni

• Topic 1: Use of machine learning in optical design—Define a database of potential architectural solutions based on high level requirements and develop AI tools to define starting points; explore reinforcement learning to optimise the solution.
• Topic 2: Increase capabilities of open source optical design software (e.g. Optiland)—Expand the software to support non sequential raytracing, add mechanical elements, or improve straylight analysis capabilities.
• Topic 3: Define a simulator for the Vigil HI instrument—Create a scene definition, include instrumental effects, and investigate detection methods for coronal mass ejections.

Conoscenze

Result Orientation

Operational Efficiency

Fostering Cooperation

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Forward Thinking

Formazione

Master's student (final or penultimate year)

Descrizione del lavoro

European Space Agency (ESA) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, invites a graduate student to intern in the Mechanical Department – Optics Section. Work spans optical design, optoelectronics, and instrument simulation, contributing to calibration, verification, and data analysis for space missions.

Fluency in English or French is required, with EO/optics background welcome. You must remain enrolled for the duration and engage in topics on ML-driven design, open source software improvements, and simulator