Intern – Artificial Intelligence

European Space Agency - ESA

. Develop artificial intelligence applications supporting review of software deliveries .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong knowledge in software engineering and artificial intelligence, with the ability to evaluate AI models and communicate technical findings effectively. Capable of proposing innovative solutions to enhance productivity in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Artificial Intelligence Applications DevelopmentSoftware Quality AssessmentSource Code AnalysisAgentic Artificial Intelligence KnowledgeTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceSource Code AnalysisSoftware Quality AssessmentEmerging AI Models Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMotivation

Industry Keywords

Intelligent AssistantsAutonomous Software AgentsLarge-Scale Operational EnvironmentESA Member StatesLanguage Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop artificial intelligence applications supporting review of software deliveries
Perform software quality assessment, source code analysis and security checks
Evaluate emerging artificial intelligence models, tools and techniques for suitability and performance
Identify opportunities to improve ways of working through intelligent assistants and autonomous software agents
Propose innovative approaches to increase team productivity
Collaborate with experienced engineers
Communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Contribute to responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in a large-scale operational environment

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 the 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
Knowledge and background in software engineering and agentic artificial intelligence are assets
Motivation for applying will be explored during the interview
Applications considered only from nationals of ESA Member States, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Internship at ESA in a large-scale operational engineering environment
Practical experience applying artificial intelligence technologies
Experience with secure software development and deployment practices
Experience evaluating emerging artificial intelligence models and technologies
Experience communicating technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Collaboration with experienced engineers
Exposure to real-world engineering challenges
Support and accommodation for individuals with disabilities during recruitment and at the workplace