Internship – System Engineer: Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization

Job title:

Internship – System Engineer: Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization

Company:

Space Applications Services

Job description

Internship PositionThe internship will focus on working on the design, testing, and the improvement/development of ISRU technologies such as Oxygen Production, building materials using local materials to construct habitats or infrastructure, and identifying Earth technologies that could be applicable for lunar surface.The successful candidate will be part of the Future Projects & Exploration (FPX) Team from our Systems Department and will mainly report to the FPX Team Lead.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Duration: 3 to 6 Months
• Start date: As of 2 Quarter, 2025.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with various research teams across the EU via online channels
• Analyse and model various ISRU systems and their interactions to optimise efficiency and reliability
• Research earth-based technologies and lunar breadboards/equipment to:

• Gather relevant datasheets and technical information
• Architecture Design, Block-Level Design, or Schematic Design
• Provide early prototypes
• Examine the potential economic benefits and market opportunities associated with ISRU
• Support the business development activities.

Skills and Experience

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Sciences or Computer Sciences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong CAD skills (preferably SolidWorks)
• Knowledge in:

• Chemistry
• Electro-chemistry
• Mechanisms and dust related impacts on the equipment
• Good knowledge of space or lunar environment
• Interest in the space industry and emerging technologies
• Good written and spoken English
• Knowledge of relevant software and tools (e.g., Excel, modelling softwares).

About Us Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.Our Offer

• An experience within a growing company with highly motivated Engineers, Scientists and Administrative Staff coming from all different horizons and countries
• A professional and multicultural working atmosphere
• A client exposure and networking opportunities
• A full-time Internship with a monthly lump sum allowance, under certain conditions.

How To ApplyUpload your CV and Motivation Letter (both in English), along with your internship’s start date, to the attention of Mr. Hemanth Madakashira.The successful candidate shall be eligible to do an internship in the European Union.Picture: ESA

Expected salary

Location

Bruxelles

Job date

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:44:25 GMT

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