Space Safety Intern: Debris Removal & In-Orbit Servicing

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

ESA's Space Safety Department at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands, offers an internship focused on debris removal and in-orbit servicing. You will work across mission concepts, support system engineering activities, and interact with experienced engineers and European partners.

This six-month program emphasizes learning by doing, collaboration, and clear communication of complex technical information within an international team.

Qualifications

• You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level.
• You must be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required.
• A background in space systems engineering would be an asset.
• A six-month commitment is preferred, depending on availability.
• You thrive in a team, are curious about debris removal and in-orbit servicing, and are ready to contribute ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support system engineering activities for spacecraft detailed design and preparation of its verification.
• Help analyze requirements implementation and interfaces, review technical documentation, and follow design trade-offs.
• Help organize project reviews and coordinate inputs across engineering disciplines.
• Learn how a complex space mission is developed from goals to technical solutions.
• Communicate technical information clearly and work collaboratively in an international team.

Skills

English

French

Education

Master's student (final year)

Job description

ESA's Space Safety Department at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands, offers an internship focused on debris removal and in-orbit servicing. You will work across mission concepts, support system engineering activities, and interact with experienced engineers and European partners.

This six-month program emphasizes learning by doing, collaboration, and clear communication of complex technical information within an international team.