Spacecraft Structures Intern: Structural Design & Analysis

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 8,900; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk invites an university student to join as an Intern in the Mechanical Department—Structures Section. You will assist in developing and analysing advanced structural solutions for space systems, gaining hands-on experience with design, modelling, and testing methods.

You will work under mentors across key domains including structural optimisation, fracture control, vibro-acoustics, ultra-stable structures and hypervelocity impacts, supporting real mission work

Qualifications

• Must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a Master’s programme.
• Working knowledge of English or French; knowledge of another ESA language is a plus.
• Background in mechanical or aerospace engineering and familiarity with engineering software tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and analysis of advanced structural solutions for space systems.
• Apply modern design, simulation and testing methods to improve spacecraft structures.
• Support structural verification activities and documentation under senior mentors.
• Contribute to domains such as structural optimisation, fracture control, vibro-acoustics, ultra-stable structures and hypervelocity impacts.

Skills

English knowledge

Mechanical engineering background

Engineering software tools

Education

Master's student

Job description

European Space Agency in Noordwijk invites an university student to join as an Intern in the Mechanical Department—Structures Section. You will assist in developing and analysing advanced structural solutions for space systems, gaining hands-on experience with design, modelling, and testing methods.

You will work under mentors across key domains including structural optimisation, fracture control, vibro-acoustics, ultra-stable structures and hypervelocity impacts, supporting real mission work