Climate Action, Sustainability Intern

European Space Agency - ESA

. Contribute to early validation of data products generated by the FLEX Earth Explorer satellite mission .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in satellite data processing and validation, with a solid understanding of remote sensing principles. Capable of effective scientific communication and project coordination in an international research environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Satellite Data ProcessingRemote Sensing PrinciplesPython ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingScientific Communication

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisAnomaly InvestigationBenchmarking MethodsValidation MethodsDocumentation of Analyses

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMotivation

Industry Keywords

Satellite ProductsFLEX Earth ExplorerIn-Situ MeasurementsESA Member StateScientific Knowledge

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote SensingC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to early validation of data products generated by the FLEX Earth Explorer satellite mission
Analyse selected satellite products acquired during FLEX commissioning and early operational phases
Investigate potential anomalies
Support benchmarking of retrieval and validation methods
Compare satellite products with reference and in-situ measurements when applicable
Document analyses and communicate results to scientific and technical audiences
Contribute to assessment and progressive improvement of mission products
Gain practical experience in satellite data processing and validation
Collaborate in an international research environment
Develop skills in data analysis, scientific communication, and project coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a university student, preferably in the final or second-to-last year of a Master's-level university course
Must be able to prove enrollment at university for the entire duration of the internship
Good knowledge of English or French required
Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset
Sound scientific knowledge of remote sensing principles and applications required
Demonstrated experience using Python and C++ is an asset
Motivation for applying will be explored during the interview
Applicants must be nationals of an eligible ESA Member State, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia, or Malta as European Cooperating States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Workplace support and accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Assistance during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities
Internship conditions as described in ESA’s careers information