Intern in the Safety and Security from Space Programme Office

Job title:

Intern in the Safety and Security from Space Programme Office

Company:

European Space Agency

Job description

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Connectivity and Secure Communications.Location NoordwijkOur team and missionThis position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) – Noordwijk, NetherlandsUnder the direct authority of the Head of the Systems, Strategic Programme Lines and Technology Department, the Safety and Security from Space Programme Office is responsible for:

• The implementation of the Safety and Security from Space Strategic Programme Line;
• The management and coordination of all related industrial activities, whereby the related space segment procurement and when relevant the associated ground control segment is delegated to CSC-P or CSC-I as relevant;
• The coordination of functional and integrated support provided by other ESA Directorates and ESA Security Office in collaboration with CSC-B.

Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website:Field(s) of activity for the internshipTopic of the internship: Security of Next Generation Satellite Communications SystemsThe Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S) Strategic Programme Line, under the Connectivity and Secure Communications (CSC) Directorate, aims at boosting innovation and industry competitiveness in advanced secure satellite communications systems able to support most critical applications, such as air traffic management, finance, health and governmental communications. It also supports public and private national and at EU level initiatives for the development of next generation secure satellite communications systems. For more information, visit the .Within the 4S team, strategy and business development opportunities and actions are identified, and activities and projects established, implemented and monitored.You will support the 4S team in its actions for identifying and supporting the development of innovative and competitive system concepts and cutting-edge technology solutions and countermeasures to ensure (cyber)secure, resilient-by-design satellite communications systems capable of coping with the fast-evolving and expanding threat landscape.In this internship, you will be involved in:

• business development/strategy and technical roadmap definition;
• reviewing and assessing technical proposals received from industry for new activities;
• supporting reports preparation for upper management on new initiatives, projects and activities for feedback and guidance

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.Knowledge and background in (cyber) security technologies, protocols and engineering is 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

Nederland

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:40:34 GMT

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