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European Space Agency - ESA

Intern – Future Missions and Architecture – System Architect Office

European Space Agency - ESA

. Develop innovative technical Earth Observation scenarios .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipNoordwijk • NetherlandsEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a strong understanding of Earth Observation technologies and system architectures, with the ability to analyze and develop innovative scenarios for satellite systems. Proficient in programming and database management, with a focus on strategic trends in the Earth Observation domain.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Earth Observation Remote SensingSystem AnalysisPython ProgrammingDatabase ManagementStrategic Trends in Space

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Hard Skills
Earth Observation TechnologiesSimulation Tools DevelopmentSystem-of-Systems ArchitecturesScenario AnalysisPerformance Benchmarking
Soft Skills
MotivationAnalytical Thinking
Industry Keywords
European Space AgencyDownstream Science ApplicationsUser Needs AnalysisSpace Systems ArchitectureESA Member States

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop innovative technical Earth Observation scenarios
  • Apply or develop simulation tools to analyse the effectiveness of Earth Observation satellite systems used in synergy
  • Identify capability gaps and explore opportunities for new systems-of-systems architectures and Earth system observatory concepts
  • Consider evolving European user needs holistically
  • Analyse scenarios across the 2024–2040 and 2040–2060 time horizons
  • Build initial scenarios around mandatory core missions with reference-quality performance, complemented by other elements in a mixed system architecture
  • Use initial EO system scenarios, an internal database and complementary approaches to benchmark system design and compare scenarios
  • Develop a detailed understanding of future Earth Observation space system architecture using a system analysis and scenario-based approach

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 internship duration
  • Good knowledge of English or French required
  • Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset
  • Knowledge of Earth Observation remote sensing technologies and related downstream science and applications
  • Knowledge of strategic and technological trends and developments inside and outside the space Earth Observation domain
  • IT knowledge in databases and programming, e.g. Python
  • 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 programme
  • Support for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process and at the workplace