Intern in the Infrastructure Department - Propulsion Tests and Services - European Space Agency (Paris)

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:

• Maintain and upgrade STS-IF internal engineering and programme management tools
• Ensure tools can be easily installed and operated on ESA workstations and made accessible through web-based interfaces
• Improve tool robustness and compatibility with evolving Windows, Python and Streamlit environments
• Develop new functionalities and enhance existing features based on user needs
• Facilitate access to tools for other ESA users
• Prepare and deliver demonstrations and presentations of new functionalities
• Assess feasibility of long-term maintenance of tools by ESA IT services
• Analyse STS-IF activities and develop proposals for AI applications to improve efficiency

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, French
• Key skills: Python programming, Streamlit, Artificial Intelligence, Project management, Fluid dynamics

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Internship.

Working arrangements: ESA Headquarters, Paris, France.

Hiring unit: Infrastructure Department, Propulsion Test Facilities and Services team (STS-IF), Space Transportation Directorate.

Position details

Reference

1452790433

Last Verified

3 November 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Intern in the Infrastructure Department - Propulsion Tests and Services at ESA based in Paris (Traineeship). The vacancy reference is 1452790433.

Job Requisition ID:20971

Date Posted:1 November 2026

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

Publication Method:External Only

Directorate:Space Transportation

Location ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

Our team and mission

The Propulsion Test Facilities and Services team (STS-IF), part of the Infrastructure Department, is responsible for the stewardship of ESA-owned propulsion test facilities.

The team ensures that these facilities, operated by industry and public-sector partners, remain fully operational and available to support current and future propulsion development activities. It is also responsible for setting up, managing and monitoring the contractual framework with the different facility operators.

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

You can choose between the following topics:

1) Topic 1: Maintenance and Enhancement of Pre-Engineering and Programme Management Tools

You will contribute to the maintenance, enhancement and deployment of internal STS-IF pre-engineering and programme management tools by:

- ​maintaining and upgrading STS-IF internal engineering and programme management tools; - ensuring that tools can be easily installed and operated on ESA workstations and, where appropriate, made accessible through web-based interfaces; - improving tool robustness and compatibility with evolving Windows, Python and Streamlit environments; - ​developing new functionalities and enhancing existing features/functions based on user needs; - ​facilitating access to the tools for other ESA users; - ​preparing and delivering demonstrations and presentations of new functionalities; - ​assessing the feasibility of long-term maintenance of these tools by ESA IT services.

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​2) Topic 2: Identification of Artificial Intelligence Applications to streamline STS-IF activities

You will analyse STS-IF activities and develop proposals for the use of AI to improve efficiency and reduce administrative workload in areas such as:

- action tracking and follow-up; - preparation of presentations and briefing materials; - ​equipment price monitoring and market intelligence; - ​automated generation of status reports.

3) ​Topic 3: Development of a Maintenance Planning and Prioritisation Tool for Test Facilities

​You will design and develop a tool to support the management of propulsion test facility maintenance activities, including:

- ​recording main maintenance tasks and related cost estimates; - ​prioritising activities based on operational needs and available resources; - ​generating summaries and management reporting to support decision-making.

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.

Following skills are considered an advantage:

- Python programming; - knowledge of Streamlit; - knowledge of AI; - knowledge of project management; - knowledge of fluid dynamics.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 3 November 2026, today.

The application deadline is 30 November 2026, 25 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 3 November 2026.

Where to learn more

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