Intern – Climate Action, Sustainability and Science

European Space Agency - ESA

. Support assessment of the sensitivity and added value of L-band radar observations for selected applications .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing and analyzing satellite imagery, particularly using Synthetic Aperture Radar principles and Earth observation applications. Proficient in Python programming and capable of documenting and communicating technical results effectively.

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Python ProgrammingSatellite Imagery ProcessingSynthetic Aperture Radar PrinciplesGeospatial Data AnalysisEarth Observation Applications

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Hard Skills

Satellite Imagery ProcessingPython ProgrammingGeospatial Data AnalysisEarth Observation ApplicationsSynthetic Aperture Radar Principles

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMotivation

Industry Keywords

L-Band Radar ObservationsMicrowave Remote SensingField MeasurementsReproducible AnalysesEarth Observation Missions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support assessment of the sensitivity and added value of L-band radar observations for selected applications
Identify, collect and process datasets from existing L-band SAR satellite missions and airborne campaigns using established tools
Transform SAR image data into soil moisture, land cover, forest biomass and other geophysical products
Assess information quality by comparison with independent measurements such as field measurements
Investigate the capabilities of L-band observations and complementarity with other radar missions, especially Sentinel-1
Document datasets, methods, assumptions and analysis results clearly, traceably and reproducibly
Develop practical experience in preparation, assessment and validation of future Earth Observation missions
Process and analyse spaceborne and airborne radar imagery and communicate technical results through reproducible analyses

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
Solid understanding of at least one Earth observation application relevant to ROSE-L
Demonstrable programming skills in Python
Experience processing and analysing satellite imagery
Knowledge of Synthetic Aperture Radar principles, microwave remote sensing, or geospatial data analysis is an asset
Motivation for applying will be explored during the interview
Applications considered only from nationals of eligible ESA Member States, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Internship programme at ESA
Inclusive and supportive workplace
Necessary workplace support and recruitment assistance for people with disabilities
Selection tests may be part of the recruitment process