Intern in the Future Missions Department - Market Intelligence and Data Infrastructure - European Space Agency (Noordwijk)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Space Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Contributing to the further development of Market and Business Intelligence capabilities
• Supporting the design and implementation of data integration solutions
• Applying developments to the satellite communications domain
• Helping transform raw data into actionable insights for the industry

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University student, preferably in final or second-to-last year of Master's level course
• Languages: English (good kn…), French (good kn…)
• Key skills: Python (asset), Data system architecture (asset)

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Internship.

Working arrangements: On-site.

Hiring unit: Connectivity Market and Business Intelligence Section, Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity Directorate.

Position details

Reference

1452921033

Last Verified

4 November 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern in the Future Missions Department - Market Intelligence and Data Infrastructure at ESA based in Noordwijk (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is 1452921033.

Job Requisition ID:20990

Date Posted:1 November 2026

Closing Date:30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication Method:External Only

Directorate:Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity

Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

Our team and mission

Space technology, and satellite communications in particular, have a significant impact on our daily lives. The satellite communications sector is one of the most dynamic segments of the space industry, with evolving business strategies, the emergence of new actors, and shifting user demands driving profound change.

The Connectivity Market and Business Intelligence Section is responsible for the analysis and business intelligence of markets and businesses relevant to resilience and communication, as well as for defining and providing market guidance for the Directorate’s programme and business development. As part of our dynamic, collaborative, and passionate team, you will help shape the future of the space industry through cutting-edge market intelligence activities.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Recently, the space sector has been evolving at a rapid pace. This change has mainly been triggered by the emergence of New Space actors from various parts of the world and an enormous rise of start-ups in the space economy. This new era has also seen the re-emergence of system concepts, such as constellations, and the adoption of advanced technologies, including new frequency bands, artificial intelligence, and autonomous collision avoidance. For commercial satellite applications, it is becoming increasingly challenging to keep track of and understand the underlying movements, initiatives, actors, and technology developments worldwide.

In that context, ESA has been enhancing its Market and Business Intelligence (BI) activities, and intends to reinforce its toolset, infrastructure and data systems to respond to such dynamism and capitalise on state-of-the-art BI capabilities.

The main priorities are:

- improving the dissemination and accessibility of information; - enabling data integration from multiple sources; - developing tools for interactive visual data analysis.

As an intern, you will have the following tasks:

- contributing to the further development of Market and Business Intelligence capabilities; - supporting the design and implementation of data integration solutions; - applying these developments to the satellite communications domain; - helping transform raw data into actionable insights for the industry.

Behavioural competencies

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course 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.

Knowledge and background in python or data system architecture would also be an asset.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 4 November 2026, 3 days ago.

The application deadline is 30 November 2026, 21 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 4 November 2026 (3 days ago).

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at ESA see the ESA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Noordwijk see our Noordwijk location page.

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