Graduate Programmes in den Niederlanden für diejenigen, die Englisch sprechen

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Robotics Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on space Automation and Robotics systems. Tasks include feasibility assessments, breadboarding, verification, and technology development. Requires a master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related fields. Proficiency in programming and good interpersonal skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Optical Space Network Applications and Services at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on optical and quantum communications, satellite systems, and market analysis. Requires a master's degree in electrical, space, or telecommunications engineering. Knowledge of optical and satellite communications is essential. Diversity and inclusivity are valued.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Power Systems at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work on power system architectures, primary and secondary power conversion, distribution systems, and technologies. Tasks include building simulation models, designing power topologies, and testing electronic protection systems. Requires a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of power electronics, Python, and FPGA programming. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Argonaut Missions System Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Develop system models for lunar missions using Model-Based Systems Engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage requirements, and support testing activities. Gain hands-on experience in space systems engineering. Requires a master's degree in Aerospace or relevant Engineering. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Regenerative Fuel Cell System Modelling for Lunar Night Survival at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on PEM and HT-PEM technologies, modelling, testing, and validation using EcosimPro. Requires a master's degree in physics, electrochemistry, engineering, or related fields, with knowledge of fuel cell/electrolyser technologies and experience in modelling and simulation.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Cyber Security Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Develop security awareness, perform training, maintain security portal, and support cyber security projects. Requires a master's degree in cyber security, good communication skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Advanced Materials and Process Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on space materials, manufacturing processes, and non-destructive investigation. Requires a master's degree in material science. Open to nationals of ESA Member States. English or French required.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on evaluating cumulative reliability and radiation effects on commercial SSDs for space applications. Involves construction analysis, test bench development, and experimental data evaluation. Requires a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or related fields. Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Earth Observation mid-size Spacecraft Platform Technology at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on future EO missions, mid-size spacecraft, and LEO constellations. Requires a master's degree in System Space Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering, or Applied Physics. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on exploiting quality-related data in ESA missions, analyzing anomalies, and improving standards. Requires a master's degree in a technical or scientific discipline. Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA offers a Graduate Trainee position in Galileo Systems Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. The role involves working on Galileo, the European Global Satellite Navigation System, focusing on Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) System of Systems. Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or science, knowledge of GNSS, and strong interpersonal skills. The position is open to nationals of ESA Member States and requires proficiency in English or French.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Space Environments and Effects at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Analyze space radiation data, model instrument responses, and support European radiation belt models. Requires a master's degree in Space Physics/IT, experience in data analysis, programming, and radiation instrument modeling. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Thermal Analysis and Verification at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on thermal design, analysis, and testing for space projects. Requires a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Competitiveness PNT Engineer at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on PNT technologies, industrial competitiveness, and NAVISP programme support. Requires a master's degree in engineering or physics. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Future Engineering Lab & Infrastructure - Advanced Engineering Environments. Join ESA's Future Engineering Division in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Contribute to the Future Engineering Laboratory, support advanced engineering, digital platforms, and innovation for future space missions. Requires a master's degree in aerospace, systems, computer, data science, or mechanical engineering. Familiarity with MBSE, digital twin, AI, and advanced manufacturing is an asset. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Optical Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Develop optical instruments for space projects, research optical technologies, and gain hands-on experience in optical design and simulation. Requires a master's degree in Physics or Optical Engineering, proficiency in Matlab or Python, and knowledge of optical engineering software. Multicultural team environment.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Earth Observation & Connectivity Contracts Division at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Role involves contract management, procurement tasks, and supporting the Contracts Department. Requires a master's degree in law, preferably with knowledge of contracts/procurement law. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States and Cooperating States. Working languages: English and French.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Concurrent Design of Space Missions and MBSE at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Involves multidisciplinary engineering, systems engineering support, R&D, and tool development. Requires a master's degree in aerospace systems engineering or related fields, with knowledge of space sector and ESA programs. Experience with engineering tools and office automation software is an asset. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Materials, Environments and Contamination Control at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on developing computational models for spacecraft materials in harsh space environments. Tasks include literature review, model selection, experimental testing, and materials characterization. Requires a master's degree in Materials Engineering, Experimental Physics, or Aerospace Engineering. Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team are essential. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Human Biology Wet Laboratory Support for Wound Healing Research at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Support lab activities, prepare materials, maintain cell culture, and assist in tissue model experiments. Gain experience in sterile lab practices, data handling, and teamwork. Requires a master's degree in Biology/Biotechnology/Bioengineering or related fields. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Clean Space and Circular Economy Analysis at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Support research and implementation in ecodesign, end-of-life management, active debris removal, and in-orbit servicing. Requires a master's degree in aerospace engineering, good communication skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Product Assurance Management at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Support transversal PA&S topics, develop reference material, create training material, and raise awareness of new mission classification. Requires a master's degree in Engineering or Science, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Earth Observation End-to-End System and Performance Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Contribute to system engineering, mission performance simulators, and spacecraft drag modeling. Requires a master's degree in technical/scientific discipline, programming skills, and problem-solving abilities. Open to nationals of ESA member states.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Advanced Deployable Space Structures at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on next-generation space structures, smart materials, and innovative design tools. Collaborate with experts in AI, physics, and mission analysis. Requires a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics, or related fields. Knowledge of Python, C/C++, and optimization techniques is advantageous.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Envision Venus Surface Targets Analysis at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work with the Envision mission Project Scientist on scientific topics. Tasks include analyzing Venus targets, mapping them to science objectives, assessing Regions of Interest, and studying Venus surface geology. Requires a master's degree in physics with a specialization in Planetary and/or Earth Science. Good interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Scientific Deep Learning at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on geometric deep learning, machine learning, and scientific research. Collaborate with experts in AI, physics, and mission analysis. Requires a master's degree in a relevant field, Python/C++ experience, and strong mathematical background. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Mission Safety-Critical Systems at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Contribute to AI research for space missions, combining literature review, model design, and interaction with multidisciplinary teams. Requires a master's degree in computer science, space engineering, or applied mathematics, with coursework in AI, data-driven modelling, or autonomous systems. Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in LLM Applications for Technical Management in Sentinel-2 Next Generation. Contribute to feasibility and preliminary definition activities for an Earth observation development project within Copernicus. Focus on large language model applications to enhance technical management, improve traceability, consistency, and timeliness of engineering information. Requires a master's degree in engineering with familiarity in using large language models and experience in their design, development, and validation.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Public International Law at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Support ESA's Legal Services Department in public international law, commercialisation initiatives, and space operations. Requires a master's degree in law with a focus on public international law. Must be a national of an ESA Member State.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Earth Observation Mission Concept Development at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work on one of four candidate missions (CryoRad, ECO, Hydroterra+, Keystone) supporting scientific definition and performance evaluation. Requires a master's degree in Physics, Geophysics, Geoscience, or related field. Python experience is an asset. Must be a national of an ESA Member State.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in High Performance Computing for Software Defined Satellites at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on reducing avionics costs through advanced computing. Requires a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Microelectronics. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Artificial Intelligence Engineering for Verification Data at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Join the Galileo Programme Office to work on AI-driven engineering and verification activities for space missions. Focus on large language models, automated documentation, and system performance testing. Requires a master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields, with programming skills in Python. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Electrical Propulsion Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work in the ESA Propulsion Lab, testing electric propulsion systems, using vacuum chambers, plasma diagnostics, and thrust balances. Requires a master's degree in Aerospace, Electric, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Science Preparations for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission. Support the Rover Science Operations Working Group in sample science readiness, geospatial data coordination, and rover operations simulations. Requires a master's degree in planetary science and astrobiology. Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Must be a national of an ESA Member State.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in the Future Engineering Data Hub at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Contribute to designing and implementing a data-driven engineering platform. Requires a master's degree in computer science, data science, or related fields. Focus on data architecture, governance, AI integration, and digital engineering transformation. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in GEO Satellite System Engineering for Dual-Use Applications at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Contribute to satellite communication systems for commercial and governmental use. Requires a master's degree in Engineering, preferably in systems, aerospace, telecom, or electronics. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Space Engineering Processes and Standardisation at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work on in-orbit demonstration missions, ECSS standards, and support project management. Requires a master's degree in engineering, relevant technical knowledge, and strong communication skills. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Noordwijk, Netherlands, focusing on Lunar Gateway Baseline, Assembly, Integration, Verification & Validation. Contribute to ESA modules development and verification, including human system integration, functional control verification, and validation. Requires a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Future Demonstrators for Positioning, Navigation and Timing at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on Phase 0/A/B1 studies, technology intelligence, and coordination across ESA programmes. Requires a master's degree in technical or scientific discipline. Knowledge of Python, data science, and system-level thinking is an asset. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Structural Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on spacecraft and launcher structures, mechanisms, and materials. Tasks include structural design, analysis, and development. Requires a master's degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Simulation and Development of Radiation Instrumentation for Space Exploration. Focus on designing radiation instruments for future missions, evaluating measurement techniques, and interacting with experts. Requires a master's degree in nuclear and particle physics, Python proficiency, and strong communication skills. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in End-to-End Systems Engineering for Navigation. Work on space navigation and geolocation systems, supporting missions like Galileo. Requires a master's degree in telecommunications, electronics, radio navigation, or aerospace engineering. Programming skills and lab experience are assets. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Aerothermodynamics Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on rarefied gas dynamics, DSMC simulations, and gas-surface interaction models. Requires a master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Technology Coordination and Planning at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Contribute to technology coordination, harmonisation, and planning. Requires a master's degree in technical or scientific discipline. Good communication skills and ability to work in multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in ALTIUS End-to-End Performance Modelling at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, and data processing. Requires a master's degree in Physics or Engineering with optical and data processing background. Knowledge of Python and experience in data processing and mathematical modelling is beneficial.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in System Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work on future ESA science missions, mission concept trade-offs, spacecraft design, instrument accommodation, and technology development. Requires a master's degree in spacecraft system engineering, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in Computational Neuroscience at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on computational neuroscience and bio-inspired machine learning. Collaborate with experts in biomimetics, AI, and space technologies. Requires a master's degree in related fields. Good English or French skills needed. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Radiofrequency Equipment and Technologies at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Work on time and frequency technologies or RF active equipment, with exposure to ESA projects and partners. Requires a master's degree in relevant engineering or physics. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment are essential.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee position in Dynamics of Extreme Space Systems Engineering at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on space systems dynamics, control, and innovative research. Collaborate with experts in AI, physics, and mission analysis. Requires a master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Applied Mathematics. Open to nationals of ESA member states.”

“ESA Graduate Trainee in RF Material Characterisation for Large Space Antennas at ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands. Focus on expanding BATMAN's mesh testing capabilities for L- and S-bands (1-6 GHz). Tasks include system checks, RF setup adaptation, testing, analysis, and proposing improvements. Requires a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Open to nationals of ESA Member States.”