Space Robotics Internship – Mechanical Lab & R&D

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk is offering an internship in the Mechanical Department - Robotics Section to contribute to robotics R&D, prototyping and testing within the ARL labs at ESTEC. The role involves working with a team of engineers across the Planetary, Human Interaction and Orbital Robotics Laboratories.

Applicants must be university students, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a Master’s degree, and must be able to stay enrolled for the duration of the internship.

Qualifications

• University student in final or penultimate year, enrolled for the entire internship.
• Interest in robotics and automation for space applications.
• Knowledge of prototyping robotic systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support Robotics Section laboratories at ESTEC, contributing to experiments and tests.
• Assist in R&D on robotics concepts, including prototyping and testing.
• Collaborate with third parties to discuss hardware/software concepts and procurement.
• Support ARL activities and CDF studies as required.

Skills

English proficiency

French proficiency

Prototype knowledge

Education

Master student in Mechanical/Robotics/Automation

Tools

Robotics prototyping tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

European Space Agency in Noordwijk is offering an internship in the Mechanical Department - Robotics Section to contribute to robotics R&D, prototyping and testing within the ARL labs at ESTEC. The role involves working with a team of engineers across the Planetary, Human Interaction and Orbital Robotics Laboratories.

Applicants must be university students, preferably in the final or penultimate year of a Master’s degree, and must be able to stay enrolled for the duration of the internship.