Intern

X Intern in the Software & Artificial Intelligence Team, Future Initiatives Job Requisition ID: 20714 Date Posted: 1 July 2026 Closing Date: 29 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication: External Only Type of Appointment : Intern Directorate: Human and Robotic Exploration Workplace: Noordwijk, NL Location ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands Our team and mission HRE-FI mission is to advance digital and AI-driven capabilities for human and robotic exploration across all destinations, from low Earth orbit to Mars. Its activities focus on four pillars: Artificial Intelligence, Extended Reality, IoT & Robotics, and Quantum Technologies, supported by robust data governance. Key initiatives include AI-enabled mission planning, immersive XR training, predictive maintenance, and digital continuity. The environment is highly collaborative, combining ESA experts, industry partners, and research institutions, fostering innovation through labs and pilot projects. HRE-FI operates within a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency, astronaut support, and future mission readiness. Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int Field(s) of activity for the internship Topic of the internship: Data Management and AI Readiness Internship in Space Exploration Under the supervision of the HRE Lab Lead, you will: - perform exploratory data analysis and metadata tagging on heterogeneous datasets from past and current missions (e.g. spacecraft telemetry, experiment results, technical reports, 3D models); - support the cataloguing and profiling of data assets , identifying how they are structured, where they are stored, and how they can be accessed; - help design a data categorisation and governance model , aligned with international standards such as FAIR principles; - contribute to the development of automated workflows for metadata enrichmen...