Intern in the Quality Department, Product Assurance and Safety for Launch Systems
Paris | Frascati
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Paris | Frascati
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Security and Safety
- Closing Date: 2025-11-30
Intern in the Quality Department, Product Assurance and Safety for Launch Systems
Paris, FR Frascati, IT
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France or ESRIN, Frascati, Italy
Our team and mission
The Product Assurance & Safety Offices coordinate and supervise the Product Assurance & Safety (PA&S) activities for the respective programmes and projects in the relevant application directorate and represent the directorate in all corporate activities in the PA&S domain, including Quality Management. The Heads of the PA&S Office report functionally to the respective director of the relevant programme directorate.
The PA&S Offices are responsible for the assurance of all space relevant aspects within the associated directorates and support the Independent Safety Office regarding Space Debris Mitigation and Safety activities.
Heads of PA&S Offices are the QMS Managers of the relevant application directorate, ensuring maintenance and certification of the QMS and reporting directly to the relevant director on urgent matters.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Evolving Product Assurance and Safety for Launch Systems to increase cost-effectiveness and improve time to fly
In the framework of this internship, you will perform, lead, and facilitate activities as support to your tutor, including, but not limited to:
- support the extension of ESA mission classification to Space Transportation Systems;
- support the collection of Lessons Learnt from STS projects, especially STS PNRR and FLPP and the implementation of identified recommendations;
- support the Quality Management System evolution especially in improving the actual processes related to Knowledge Management;
- contribution to the deployment and implementation of a data driven Quality and Safety approach by rolling out dedicated cockpits to visualize pre-agreed data and definition of best practices to enhance quantitative analyses;
- support Quality improvement activities within the industry aimed at increasing the robustness of the current and future launch systems.
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.
You should also have the capability to work with autonomy and questioning the status quo to identify and introduce substantial improvements with the aim of capitalising as much as possible on new technologies and New Space approaches.
You need to be familiar with modern IT tools and possess an analytical and problem-solving attitude to facilitate the implementation of “easy” solutions to “complex” problems.
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 contact.human.resources@esa.int.
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.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.