Our team and mission

The IT-Systems & Digitalisation unit of the Real Estates and Facilities Management (REFM) Department is responsible for understanding and representing all the REFM technical IT-related needs​, to other ESA actors. 

Furthermore, acts as liaison between the various ESA Sites across Europe and the ESA IT Department, for a meaningful and coherent cooperation, that would ensure the sustainable technological development of the Department and consequently offer reliable advice regarding the optimisation of information technology related resources allocation​.  

Finally, the Unit aims to ensure a highly advanced level of the Department’s OT Cybersecurity profile and full Personal Data Protection compliance​. 

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship:

The Post offers the experience of interacting with the IT Department’s specialists, the Real Estates & Facility Management Engineers, at the various ESA Sites, while assisting with the efforts of the IT Apps and Digitalisation Unit of the Real Estates and Facility Management Department.

In more detail, the incumbent shall experience and work on the following:

• Corporate systems:
  • activities regarding Facility Management Systems (e.g., Building Management System, Video Security System, etc.);
  • activities regarding Facility Management Operational Technology (e.g., Sensors, Automation, etc.);
  • engagement with automation tools used at the Sites, aiming to meet the Department’s daily operations needs;
  • engagement with automation tools used to meet the Department’s evolution objectives and infrastructure needs;
  • interaction with innovative ways where IT technologies would improve existing tasks and processes;

• Data Management:
  • practical application of Data Management, including Big Data using state of the art systems, technologies and trends;
  • usage of tools and processes that manage Departmental Data both internally and externally;
  • interaction with the corporate tools and processes (e.g., Data Factory, Power BI, etc.);

• Cyber Security:
  • familiarization with the Cyber Security profile and related matters of the EFM Department;
  • interaction with the IT Department and the ESA Security Office specialists / experts with regards to subject matter issues, challenges and projects;
  • witness the Cyber Security awareness, defense, and response structure;
  • observe the Sites’ Operational Technology Systems configuration;
  • interaction with the assigned Cyber Security Local Site Representatives.

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.

Knowledge and background into Technology is an asset.