Intern – Electrical Department, Data Handling Systems Section

European Space Agency - ESA

. Investigate the utilisation of neuromorphic technology for efficient AI implementation in space onboard data handling systems .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in neuromorphic technology and its application in AI for space data handling systems, with a focus on event-based computing and efficient object detection. Proficient in integrating advanced hardware components and conducting laboratory demonstrations.

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Neuromorphic TechnologyEvent-Based ComputingObject DetectionNeuroSight Event-Based CameraNeuroCore Event Inference Engine

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Hard Skills

AI KnowledgeElectronics KnowledgeData Handling SystemsDataset GenerationDigital Twin Technology

Soft Skills

Good Knowledge of EnglishGood Knowledge of French

Tools & Technologies

Neuromorphyx BoardsProphesee GenX320BrainChip AKD 1500

Industry Keywords

FPGAGPUTPUESA Member StateExport Control Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate the utilisation of neuromorphic technology for efficient AI implementation in space onboard data handling systems
Identify use cases where event-based or neuromorphic computing can outperform or complement conventional FPGA, GPU, or TPU-based neural networks
Evaluate efficient object detection, classification, and tracking applications
Identify relevant datasets or generate datasets using a digital twin
Apply the technology to debris detection, landing, docking, servicing, and capture operations
Deploy a laboratory testbed based on Neuromorphyx boards
Integrate a NeuroSight event-based camera (Prophesee GenX320) with a NeuroCore event inference engine (BrainChip AKD 1500)
Contribute to laboratory demonstrations and ESA data-handling research activities

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
Applicants must be nationals of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom
Must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations
Knowledge of AI is an asset
Knowledge of electronics is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
Workplace support and assistance for individuals with disabilities
Internship conditions provided by ESA
Opportunity for professional growth through ESA’s training, tutoring, and research environment