Intern in Radio Navigation Systems and Techniques Section
JOB DETAIL
Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.
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, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.
Location
| Noordwijk |
Our team and mission
This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) – Noordwijk, Netherlands
Under the direct authority of the Radio Frequency Systems and Payloads Office, the Radio Frequency Systems Division is responsible for RF end-to-end systems and associated laboratory facilities. More specifically its
responsibilities encompasses:
- Telecommunication systems and techniques, for both the space and ground segment including engineering tools, digital communication techniques, signal processing, networks and protocols, telecommunication equipment, security techniques and technologies;
- Radio navigation systems and techniques for both the space and ground segment including engineering tools, receivers, signal processing, navigation algorithms, security techniques and technologies, formation flying RF metrology;
- Radio navigation systems implementation and verification activities, service preparation and the navigation ground segment implementation aspects;
- Telemetry, tracking and control systems, including system tools, deep space and near Earth transponders, proximity link, high speed downlink modulators, digital communication techniques, signal processing techniques and secure communication techniques;
- Specification, design, development and testing of pre-commercial and commercial user segment and dedicated test facilities for telecom, navigation and Earth observation.
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Field(s) of activity for the internship
Topic: Positioning with 5G/6G terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
As an intern, you will contribute to the activities of the Section and ESTEC Navigation Laboratory in the topic of stand-alone positioning with cellular 5G/6G terrestrial and non-satellite networks, as well as hybridization of 5G/6G with other systems/sensors in the context of multi-layer PNT.
You will be involved in the following hands-on topics:
- Support to the development and integration of the 5G end-to-end (E2E) testbed and consolidation of the internal state-of-the-art simulation and analysis tools, testbeds, and capabilities
- Execution of 5G terrestrial monitoring campaigns and field trials (pedestrian, drone, vehicular) using equipment of the Radio Navigation Laboratory
- Execution of 5G non-terrestrial satellite monitoring campaigns with dedicated Ku/Ka band antennas. As part of this task, the candidate will investigate the options to lease RF payloads for the 5G satellite transmission or use remote radio heads in areas of 5G satellite coverage
- Characterization of operational 5G terrestrial and non-terrestrial signals for positioning
- Preparation, execution, and evaluation of PNT scenarios using the tools configured based on the results from the signal characterization
Behavioural competencies
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
Education
You must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. You should preferably be in your final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.
Additional requirements
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
Other information
For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
If you require support with your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].
Internships can take place remotely, on-site or partially on-site depending on the pandemic situation, and in line with the relevant Establishment’s policy (e.g. possible Green Pass requirement) applicable at the time of starting the internship.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).
