Intern in The Ground Segment Engineering and Innovation Department, Ground Station Backend Section

Vor 4 Tagen

Darmstadt, Deutschland European Space Agency Vollzeit

Intern in the Ground Segment Engineering and Innovation Department, Ground Station Backend Section- **Job Requisition ID**:19977- **Date Posted**:1 November 2025- **Closing Date**:30 November 2025 23:59 CET/CEST- **Publication**:External Only- **Type of Contract**:Intern- **Directorate**:Operations- **Workplace**:Darmstadt, DE**Location**
ESOC, Darmstadt, Germany
** Our team and mission**-
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** Field(s) of activity for the internship**-
-** Topic of the i**nternship**:User Interface Development for Generic Subsystem Controller (GSSC)**-The Ground Station Backend (GSB) Software section develops and maintains the Generic Subsystem Controller (GSSC), a reusable software component providing common monitoring and control functions for subsystem controllers. The GSSC includes a user interface that enables operators to monitor and control subsystems across the ground station intranet. This interface is currently outdated and in need of modernization using web-based technologies.-The internship will focus on working closely with the GSB section engineers to improve and extend the GSSC user interface. As a result, you will:
-- learn the architecture and interaction patterns between GSSC's backend and frontend components.
- contribute to the design and development of a modernized web-based user interface.- gain experience in object-oriented programming, with Java as a primary language.
- this position offers hands-on experience contributing to operational software used in space system ground infrastructure.

**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.-
Experience with software development in Java or C++ on Linux is required. Knowledge and background in terrestrial networking (IP, TCP, UDP) or space communication protocols is an asset.** Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**
- **Important Information and Disclaimer**
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
- 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.
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