Intern in Future Space Transportation Preparation

Job Expired

Paris, France

Internship

a year ago

Job description

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Space Transportation.

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.

Location

Paris

Our team and mission

This position is based at the ESA HQ - Paris, France

Under the direct authority of the Directorate of Space Transportation, Future Space Transportation Preparation is responsible for:

Conducting system studies and establishing technology roadmaps based on strategy-driven guidelines;
Supporting the assessment of proper coherence of all technologies related to space transportation systems and products, including technology policy and harmonization;
Preparing new elements and follow-on activities of the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP);
Leading the implementation of FLPP Core Element including related Demonstrators for future Space Transportation Systems and Products;
Leading the FLPP - Themis / Reusability Element;
Implementing the FLPP - Prometheus Element until the Ariane 6 Maiden Flight;

among others.

For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic: Launcher Propulsion Technology Maturation Project Support

As an intern, you will participate in the following tasks:

Identification of best practices and improvements in Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP) open competition procurement actions
Technical analysis of proposals according to FLPP criteria and procedures, with a large part in liquid propulsion
Update of FLPP technology / company databases
Economic intelligence on new space companies in Europe with a significant activity in propulsion
Support to FLPP propulsion technology roadmapping

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. You should preferably be in your final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

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.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge and background in space, specifically launcher, propulsion is a strong asset.
Knowledge of Technology Readiness Levels and project life cycles is an asset

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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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).