Intern in the Systems Department, Collaborative Digital Engineering Section

Our team and mission

The Systems Department is responsible for Systems Engineering, its implementation within Projects and In Orbit Demonstration and the innovative solutions - in terms of technology and methodology - enhancing its effectiveness: Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Simulation, Augmented Reality, Concurrent and Collaborative Engineering, Cost Engineering, Digital Engineering, MBSE, Sustainability. Standardisation is also within the responsibility of the Systems Department, ensuring that processes are formalised and shared cross the broad community of space stakeholders.

The Future Engineering Division (in support of the program directorates) is responsible for developing and providing the right Engineering Tools, Methods and Standards:

• Leading the Agency centre of excellence for Artificial Intelligence and processing technologies for space applications;
• Leading the centre of excellence for Advanced Simulation Methods including scientific data processing and databases, software applications including human computer interface, support for science operation centres and downstream applications;
• Supporting projects with the centre of competence in Sustainability Engineering for all areas related to CleanSpace, Life Cycle Analysis, EcoDesign, ZeroDebris, REACh and RoHS;
• Performing pre-Phase A mission and system design studies in support of programmes’ preparation of future missions, provide cost assessments and develop next generation methodologies including concurrent engineering (CDF), MBSE, and respective ontology;
• Supporting the evolution of (ECSS) standards supported by all TEC departments and in full coordination with programmes.
  

The post you are applying for will be very much connected with the concurrent design environment (e.g. Concurrent Design Facility – CDF / ESA - CDF) and the digital tools enhancing collaboration (e.g. MBSE), however you will get involved in diverse multidisciplinary tasks touching upon all the areas of competence of the Systems Department, making the experience rather unique and enriching.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Collaborative and Digital Engineering: "Exploring the future of Space Design Environment"

You will learn about tasks and competencies required to cover the role of a Systems Engineer, by:

1) Actively participating in and supporting:

• • Systems and concurrent engineering activities (including CDF Studies);
  • Technology developments (e.g. Digital Engineering, MBSE, Augmented Reality, AI, and the innovative trends as identified by the ESA Technology Vision 2040);
  • Design models and methodologies developments (including MBSE, design to cost, sustainability and Zero Debris roadmaps implementation, etc.).

2) Investigating on how technology developments in digitalisation (e.g. MBSE, AI) and improved visualisation solutions (e.g. VR/AR) will shape integrated digital environments connecting data, processes and people.

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
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 studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be 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 ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Knowledge and background in Engineering is an asset, as well as the following:

• Knowledge and background in Systems Engineering, Mission Analysis and other system-related disciplines;
• Knowledge and background in (model based) Systems Engineering and familiarity with COMET;
• Programming experience in either C-sharp and/or Python;
• Proficiency with office automation software and customisation (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint and Excel);
• Experience with SysML and modelling tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect or Capella;
• Experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB Simulink, CATIA, ASTOS, ECOSIM pro;
• Experience with web application development (front and back-end);
• Practical experience with AR/VR/XR technologies, such as HoloLens, Blender, Unity, PhysX or similar.