Intern in the ESA’s Space Safety Programme, Space Safety coordination

Job title:

Intern in the ESA’s Space Safety Programme, Space Safety coordination

Company:

European Space Agency

Job description

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Operations.Location ParisOur team and missionThis position is based at the ESA HQ – Paris, FranceThe ESA Space Safety Programme takes care of all potential hazards from space or in space, which can impact human activities on Earth or again in space. The spectrum of tasks ranges from gathering the basic understanding of space hazards originating from our Sun, from man-made space debris, or from asteroids potentially colliding with the Earth. It also addresses basic approaches to mitigate these hazards and to implement space systems end-to-end in a sustainable and eco-compatible way. Moreover, several corner stone missions are underway to demonstrate basic methods of space weather forecasting, asteroid deflection and active space debris removal from orbit.In execution of these tasks, the Space Safety Programme has the following entities:

• Space Weather Office (OPS-SW)
• Planetary Defence Office (OPS-SP)
• Space Debris Office (OPS-SD)
• Clean Space Office (OPS-SC)
• Frequency Management Office (OPS-SF)

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:Field(s) of activity for the internshipTopic of the internship: Space Safety coordinationFocus area 1: Space Safety coordinationYou will have the opportunity to support the team in preparing, developing, implementing and maintaining the overall programmatic aspects of the programme. This entails the support to the preparation of member state bilaterals, ESA internal decision boards and outreach events.Focus area 2: Space Safety communicationYou will be involved in the ESA Space Safety communication strategy, support the online presence of the initiative, help with the outreach activities and the creation of related articles. Further, industrial activities towards preparation of supporting imagery and video material as well as gaming apps and VR application for outreach are to be supported.Focus area 3: Space Safety eventsYou will support the organization and conduct of in-person events. This includes major topical conferences, industry days and other outreach events. Activities would comprise the registration, preparation of logistics from rooms, catering to security and on-site reception desk.

Behavioural competenciesResult Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward ThinkingFor more information, please refer toEducationYou 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 requirementsThe 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.Other informationESA 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.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).

Expected salary

Location

Paris

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 01:51:08 GMT

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