Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Space Transportation.
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Location Frascati
Our team and mission
This position is based at the ESA Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) - Frascati, Italy
In the Space Transportation Directorate, Space Rider team, part of the VEGA & Space Rider Integrated Project Team located in ESRIN, has the main objective to develop a reusable orbital customizable/standardized system for multiple commercial and institutional applications (microgravity, In-Orbit Validation and Demonstration for Earth observation, science, robotic exploration) able to perform in-orbit payloads operations, de-orbit, re-enter, land on ground and be relaunched after limited refurbishment โ this with the final aim to contribute in the transition from an โaccess to spaceโ concept to an integrated โLow-Earth-orbit Space logisticโ concept.
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Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic: Space Rider system analyses for multi body design and payload service optimization
In the frame of Space Rider Programme, one of the main objectives and challenges of the programme is to commercialize a novel service for a variety of commercial and institutional space and non-space applications. To support this objective, two main activities are identified:
1) Preliminary analysis of multi-body dynamics for study of Close-Proximity Operations with Space Rider: study of literature references, support to definition of Space Rider system requirements and guidelines matching Space Rider constraints, identification of possible interface standards and relative Technology Readiness Levels, preparation of preliminary algorithm for multi-body dynamics and related reporting, participation to technical meetings.
2) Definition and implementation of a tool for Space Rider Payload Aggregate feasibility studies: To define a calculation tool to check coherence of a Space Rider Payload Aggregate composition and related mission timeline with respect to Space Rider cargo bay available resources budgets along all mission phases. To perform a study case utilizing the tool to determine the feasibility of alternative payload aggregates.
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 masterโs 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:
The following additional background is considered as an asset:
- Record of working in a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience in payloads mission analysis
- Knowledge of multi-body analyses tools and techniques
- Expertise in system complex analyses connected with trajectory, orbital, flight mechanics of single bodies
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.
Internships can take place remotely, on-site or partially on-site depending on the pandemic situation, and in line with the relevant Establishmentโs policy (e.g. possible Green Pass requirement) applicable at the time of starting the internship.
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).