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

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

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

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

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.

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):