Intern in the Industrial Policy and Auditing Department, Project Control Processes Automation
Noordwijk
- Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
- Location: Noordwijk
- Grade: Internship - Internship
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Occupational Groups:
- Political Affairs
- Legal - Broad
- Engineering
- Accounting (Audit, Controlling)
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Technology, Electronics and Mechanics
- Sustainable trade and development
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: 2025-11-30
Intern in the Industrial Policy and Auditing Department, Project Control Processes Automation
Noordwijk, NL
Location
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Our team and mission
The Industrial Policy and Auditing Department is responsible for fostering the relations between industry and the Agency, for elaborating and implementing the Agency’s industrial policy, for defining and implementing the geographical return and industrial audit policies, for working closely with Member States on the achievement oftheir industrial policy goals and for supporting the successful accession of new Member and Cooperating States.
The Capability and Country Support Division, Industrial Policy and Auditing Department, based at ESTEC, is responsible for implementing integration measures for the New Member States (NMS), Associate Members (AM), and Cooperating States (PECS) in cooperation with Programme Directorates and the ESA Technical Directorate.
The Division manages in particular the Incentive Schemes and RPA Schemes which aim at developing and reinforcing sustainable industrial and academic capabilities in the space domain in these countries, through technology development contracts, selected through specific Calls for Activities, on topics related to ESA’s overall future programmes activities.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic of the internship: Project control processes automation and data handling improvements with SharePoint and PowerBI
As an intern, you will participate in the following tasks:
- process automation in Sharepoint using Power Automate, power Apps, python and HTML/CSS/JavaScript;
- web-based apps development using React;
- Linux for the virtual machines;
- financial data handling and PowerBI dashboards development;
- creation of new tools for the team to function more efficiently.
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.
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.