Intern – Data and Apps Factory

European Space Agency - ESA

. Contribute to developing a store that makes knowledge in written documents readable by intelligent systems, with correct access controls .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates knowledge in data systems and applied artificial intelligence, with experience in programming, data handling, and cloud services such as Microsoft Azure. Proficient in English or French, with the ability to document and collaborate on innovative data-platform topics.

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Data Systems KnowledgeApplied Artificial IntelligenceMicrosoft Azure ExperienceProgramming SkillsDatabase Experience

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Hard Skills

Data HandlingProgrammingBuilding ApplicationsStructured DataCloud Services

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureVirtual MachinesVector StoresRetrieval-Based Systems

Industry Keywords

Intelligent SystemsAccess ControlsOrganisational DataData-Platform TopicsESA Member States

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to developing a store that makes knowledge in written documents readable by intelligent systems, with correct access controls
Help build a context layer capturing relationships and meaning between different data sources
Support the design and development of interfaces for exploring and understanding organisational data
Explore and test new tools and techniques in applied artificial intelligence related to data systems
Document approaches so they can be understood and reused by others
Collaborate with experienced colleagues on innovative data-platform topics and real, ongoing activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a university student, preferably in the final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master's level
Must be able to prove enrolment 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
Knowledge and background in data systems and applied artificial intelligence is an asset
Experience with databases and structured data is useful
Experience with cloud services, particularly Microsoft Azure, or on-premise environments such as virtual machines is useful
Experience with vector stores or retrieval-based systems is useful
Experience with programming, data handling, or building small applications or interfaces is useful
General interest in applied artificial intelligence and its use with real data is useful
Applications only considered from eligible ESA Member States, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience of how a modern data platform is designed and operated
Practical skills in applied artificial intelligence
Learning how meaning, relationships and access control are applied to data in a complex organisation
Strengthened ability to document and communicate technical information clearly
Support and necessary workplace assistance for individuals with disabilities where possible