Intern, Climate Action, Sustainability, Science

European Space Agency - ESA

. Use high-fidelity simulation environments to demonstrate Harmony’s capability to deliver science data within stated mission requirements .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong programming skills in Python and a solid understanding of Harmony science disciplines, contributing to Earth Observation mission requirements and performance evaluations. Collaborates effectively within an international team to enhance mission performance evaluation tools and data validation metrics.

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Programming Skills In PythonEarth Observation Mission RequirementsPerformance Evaluation ToolsActive Microwave Remote SensingScientific Performance Assessment

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Hard Skills

Programming Skills In PythonUnderstanding Of Harmony Science DisciplinesPerformance EvaluationData Validation MetricsError Budgets ConstructionCalibration And ValidationProduct DevelopmentMission Data Exploitation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Earth Science DivisionESA Member StatesActive Microwave Remote SensingOptical Remote SensingMission Performance Evaluation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use high-fidelity simulation environments to demonstrate Harmony’s capability to deliver science data within stated mission requirements
Identify and suggest improvements to existing mission performance evaluation tools, including fundamental aspects and user-friendliness
Use derived performance evaluations to construct, assess and quantify Level-2 science data error budgets for product validation metrics
Contribute to Earth Observation mission requirements definition, scientific performance assessment, calibration and validation, product development and mission data exploitation
Work within the Earth Surfaces and Interior Section of ESA’s Earth Science Division
Collaborate with an international team of scientists across diverse Earth science disciplines

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 and background in at least one Harmony science discipline and its applications
Demonstrable programming skills with Python
Knowledge of active microwave (e.g. SAR) or optical remote sensing is an asset
Applications considered only from nationals of eligible ESA Member States, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States
Applicants may be required to undergo selection tests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusiveness
Workplace support and accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Assistance during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities
International and diverse team environment