Intern in the Infrastructure and Value Chain Department, Propulsion Tests and Services Section

Job Requisition ID: 19901

Date Posted: 12 December 2025

Application Deadline: 11 January 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication: External Only

Type of Appointment: Intern

Directorate: Space Transportation

Workplace: Paris, FR

Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

Our team and mission
Propulsion test facilities and services team is under the responsibility of the Infrastructure and Value Chain department.
We ensure the maintenance in operational conditions of ESA-owned engine test facilities operated by industry and the public sector, and setup and manage the corresponding contracts with the different operators.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Propulsion Test Bench

Your internship is composed of three parts:

• training dossiers preparation;
• innovation actions;
• network animation.

1. Activities regarding the training dossiers are:

• elaborate a teaching document (internal training) concerning “Control-Command Systems” of real-time propulsion test-bench sequences;
• prepare, together with the Test Bench operators or Technical Experts, teaching dossiers (external training) around test bench operations or techniques and safety constraints (MOOC-like).

2. Activities regarding Innovation are:

• launch a call for ideas by soliciting the Space Community network (potential themes: greening of benches, new technologies for bench systems);
• assess the ideas and identify interesting topics after the idea presentation pitches;
• prepare the procurement for the implementation of the chosen idea.

3. Activities regarding the Network animation are:

• prepare a workshop with several test bench operators and potentially Launch Service Providers;
• tackle tasks including contacting workshop participants, determining the topics and logistics, and preparing the presentations.

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.

• german language would be an advantage;
• space business, in particular in engine and propulsion technics is an asset;
• electrical/electronics;
• control benches.

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, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

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 [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 internship 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.

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