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Intern in the Galileo Programme Department

Noordwijk

  • Organization: ESA - European Space Agency
  • Location: Noordwijk
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Outer space and satellite technology
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Navigation.

 

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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

 

Location

Noordwijk

Our team and mission

The Galileo Programme Department is responsible for the management and implementation of the Galileo FOC Delegation Agreements concluded between the European Commission and ESA, the implementation of the Working Arrangements between the GSA and ESA related to the Galileo programme, and tasks delegated by the EU to ESA in the frame of future agreements, including the implementation of Galileo Second Generation and related transition activities, with special attention to ESA’s role as system prime and procurement agent and as design and qualification authority.

 

The Galileo 1st Generation Signal in Space is in charge of all Engineering activities related to the Galileo User signal needed for the completion of the Galileo System, i.e. its full deployment. Among other activities, we are testing existing Galileo receivers and chipsets in the ESTEC Receiver lab in order to collect feedback regarding the implementation of our Galileo signals in these devices.

 

For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic: Innovative Processing Techniques for Galileo 1st Generation Quasi-Pilot Signal Component


Based on the feedback obtained for chipset testing in the lab we identify how the existing Galileo system can be improved in order to better fit current user expectations. One of the ideas developed is the introduction of a new signal component (Quasi Pilot signal) tailored to the emerging market of low end devices, that are largely constrained in terms of processing capability and power consumption. With your internship you have the possibility to work together with us in the definition of the exploitation of such new signal component at user level. Depending on your particular interest and background, you can steer your work in one of the following directions:


1) Optimisation of the acquisition process: Acquisition relates to the actual detection of the signal component and its extraction from the background noise. The Quasi Pilot signal faces specific challenges in the acquisition process that require smart solutions. The application of Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques can be promising directions to be engineered in the course of your Internship

 

2) Implementation of hand-over: The Quasi Pilot signal shall be used in combination with existing, legacy Galileo signals. After the acquisition of the Quasi Pilot a hand-over to the legacy signals is required and basic concepts are available. You will support us in optimising and tailoring these concepts.

 

3) Time ambiguity resolution: For state of the art devices, the fixing of their time ambiguity with respect to the Galileo system time is the most relevant step to determine a first position fix (after acquisition). You will support us in the identification of novel techniques to resolve such time ambiguity, making also us of information that can be derived from the legacy signal components.

 

4) Software receiver implementation: based on a software receiver framework (already existing) you can implement your concepts developed under (1), (2) or (3), demonstrate their feasibility and performance. This is providing you real hands-on experience in the frame of your Internship

Behavioural competencies

Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

Education

You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. You should preferably be in your final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

Additional requirements

The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.

 

Educational knowledge:

  • Basic understanding of GNSS signals and signal processing techniques would be an asset.
  • Good background in software implementation using Matlab would be an asset.

Other information

For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.

 

If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email contact.human.resources@esa.int.

Internships can take place remotely, on-site or partially on-site depending on the pandemic situation, and in line with the relevant Establishment’s policy (e.g. possible Green Pass requirement) applicable at the time of starting the internship.

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Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).

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