Intern – Science Operations, Solar Orbiter App Development

European Space Agency - ESA

. Develop the Solar Orbiter App within the ESA Datalabs environment .

Posted 10/31/2026internshipVillanueva de la Cañada • CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Python for scientific data analysis and software development, with a solid foundation in astrophysics or space physics. Capable of designing application architecture and integrating scientific analysis code within cloud environments.

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Proficiency In PythonScientific Data AnalysisAstrophysics KnowledgeExperience With DockerCloud Platforms Experience

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Hard Skills

PythonScientific Analysis Code IntegrationApplication Architecture DesignSystematic TestingImprovements ImplementationData Accessibility EnhancementAstrophysicsSpace PhysicsPlasma PhysicsSoftware Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

DockerCloud PlatformsESA Datalabs Environment

Industry Keywords

Solar OrbiterScientific CommunityRemote-Sensing DataIn-Situ DataESA Member State

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the Solar Orbiter App within the ESA Datalabs environment
Work with ESA archives and Datalabs experts throughout the full implementation cycle
Design the application's architecture
Integrate scientific analysis code and access to Solar Orbiter archive data
Systematically test the application
Implement necessary improvements
Prepare the application for public release
Integrate starter-package code examples for Solar Orbiter instruments and scientific data analysis use cases
Make key Solar Orbiter science datasets more accessible to the scientific community

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 university for the entire internship duration
Good knowledge of English or French required
Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset
Strong background in physics, computer science, or software engineering
Proficiency in Python, with at least 1 year's experience in scientific or software development projects
Solid knowledge of astrophysics, space physics, or plasma physics
Must have completed at least one university course in astrophysics, space physics, or plasma physics
Experience with cloud platforms, Docker/containerisation, and distributed computing is highly valued
Experience in scientific data analysis with Python, ideally involving space physics remote-sensing or in-situ data, is highly valued
Applicants must be nationals of an eligible ESA Member State, Canada as a Cooperating State, or Bulgaria, Croatia, or Malta as European Cooperating States

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESA internship conditions apply; the posting does not specify the detailed internship benefits
Support and necessary workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities where possible
Assistance during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities