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Intern – Future Missions and Architecture – System Architect Office
European Space Agency - ESA. Develop innovative technical Earth Observation scenarios .
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 & technologiesPythonRemote 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