Intern in the CAVES & PANGAEA Team, Development of Field Tools and Electronic Fieldbook

Intern in the CAVES & PANGAEA Team, Development of Field Tools and Electronic Fieldbook

Job Requisition ID: 20710

Date Posted: 1 July 2026

Closing Date: 29 July 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

Publication: External Only

Type of Appointment: Intern

Directorate: Human and Robotic Exploration

Workplace:

Porz-Wahn, DE

Location

EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany

Our team and mission

The CAVES and PANGAEA team specialises in training programmes that equip astronauts and mission developers with scientific, expeditionary and behavioural skills. The group’s primary output is focused on two training programmes, CAVES, a course that uses natural cave systems for expeditionary and human behavioural and performance training, and PANGAEA, a course for geological and astrobiological field training. Complementary to their training goals, these programmes are used as research and development platforms to advance several of ESA’s technological, scientific and operational areas.

Further information on PANGAEA and CAVES programmes can be found on the following websites:

ESA - What is PANGAEA?

ESA - What is CAVES?

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

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Development of field tools and Electronic Fieldbook (EFB) for CAVES & PANGAEA

The EFB is a tool supporting astronaut mission operations with technology for geolocation, cave mapping, scientific data gathering, sensors interaction and wireless data relay to mission control centres. You are sought to support the software or hardware development of this exploration tool to improve, extend and test its functionalities.

For detailed information on this internship position, please click here: ESA - Space training team – Electronic Fieldbook (EFB) development

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.

Preferred educational background in software engineering, computer science or telecommunications engineering, electronic engineering.

Depending on the chosen branch and profile (either software or hardware):

• Software development: academic or professional experience with at least three of the programming languages, frameworks or engines currently used in the project: JavaScript, AngularJS, Java, CouchDB, HTML, Ionic, Cordova, NodeJS. Experience on one or more of the following paradigms would be considered a plus: C++, C#, Qt, Python, REST, TensorFlow, Docker, user interface design. Previous experience in GIS systems would be a plus.
• Hardware, telecommunications, and prototyping: academic or professional experience in UNIX embedded boards or generic electronics (e.g. RaspberryPi, ESP32, Arduino), as well as having basics of OpenWRT, Wi-Fi and of routing and networking. Experience in hardware assembling and CAD 3D design-printing and prototyping. Familiarity with standards for ergonomics in terrestrial applications, and in ECSS for space utilisation would be considered a plus.
  
  
  

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 [email protected].

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, Cyprus, 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.





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