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Intern in the Space Rider Programme, Directorate of Space Transportation
Frascati
November 1, 2024
EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY
Intern in the Space Rider Programme, Directorate of Space Transportation
Job Requisition ID: 19042
Closing Date: 30 November 2024 23:59 CET/CEST
Publication: External Only
Type of Contract: Intern
Date Posted: 1 November 2024
Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Space Transportation.
Location
Frascati
Our team and mission
This position is based at the ESA Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) - Frascati, Italy
The Space Rider team's task is to develop, qualify and fly the vehicle; performance of the first mission will encompass the management of all payloads accommodated in the cargo bay and take them back to earth. Requested activities will be directed to the development of the necessary elements to perform interoperability maneuvres of the vehicle with external objects.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Preliminary study for Close-Proximity Operations and In-Orbit Services with Space Rider
You will actively take part to the preliminary study for Close-Proximity Operations and In-Orbit Services with Space Rider, in continuity with the already initiated work by the previous intern in our division. The activities will include the study of literature references, definition of proper system requirements and general guidelines, identification of vehicles limits and constraints, identification of interface standards and relative Technology Readiness Levels. Preparation of system level technical models using software tools will be core part of candidate activities. The candidate will experience technical aspects in the area of Guidance Navigation and Control domain, regarding absolute and relative navigation procedures, orbital mechanics for rendez-vous and docking operations, robotics for space applications.
In addition, you will contribute to technical documents preparation, participation to technical meetings and contribute to scientific articles and publications.
In addition, you will contribute to technical documents preparation, participation to technical meetings and contribute to scientific articles and publications.
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
Education
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level and you need to remain enrolled at your University for the entire duration of the internship.
Additional requirements
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Educational knowledge on GNC, orbital mechanics, robotics and software simulation tools is required.
Other information
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.
Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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