JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

European Space Agency is hiring a Intern in the Space Training Team, Astronaut Training Database (ATD) development (CAVES & PANGAEA) to

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EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY

Intern in the Space Training Team, Astronaut Training Database (ATD) development (CAVES & PANGAEA)

Job Requisition ID:19634

Closing Date:11 July 2025 23:59 CET/CEST

Establishment:ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany

Directorate:Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration

Publication:External Only

Type of Contract:Intern

Date Posted:13 June 2025

Location

Eac, order-wahn, germany

Our team and mission

The CAVES and PANGAEA team specialises in training programmes that equip astronauts and mission developers with scientific, expeditionary and behavioural skills. The group’s primary output is focused around two training programmes, CAVES, a course that uses natural cave systems for expeditionary and human behavioural and performance training, and PANGAEA, a course for geological and astrobiological field training.

Complementary to their training goals, these programmes are used as research and development platforms to advance several of ESA’s technological, scientific and operational areas.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Astronaut Training Database (ATD) development

Interns are sought to support the definition and implementation of the ATD technology evolution roadmap, involving the update of ATD software, hardware, and infrastructure required to adopt emerging technologies, changing business needs, and security constraints.

They will also help to identify areas of improvement across the entire ATD system, especially on security aspects/vulnerabilities, and support the implementation of existing vulnerability remediation plans.

In addition, interns will contribute to the development of an ATD mobile hybrid application.

For detailed information on this internship position, please click here:

ESA – Space training team – Astronaut Training Database (ATD) software development support

Behavioural competencies

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

For more information, please refer toESA 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.

An educational background in software engineering or computer sciences is required, with specific skills in:

Back-end / Front-end programming languages and frameworks used in the ATD project: ASP.Net, .Net Core, HTML, JavaScript, MS Visual Studio;
Practical experience with database management system and database administration used in the ATD project: MS SQL Server, T-SQL;
Practical experience in web-mobile hybrid application development;
Practical experience in IT security would be an asset;
Practical experience in web application framework software / Front-end web development would be an asset.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

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 [email protected].

Important Information and Disclaimer

During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.

Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations.

The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

Nationality

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements