Join us at the NATO Communications & Information Agency (NCIA) and immerse yourself in the diverse environment of an international organization. You will have the unique opportunity to work with colleagues from across the NATO Alliance and collaborate on ground-breaking projects. 

We lead NATO’s digital endeavor and help enhance the way our member nations communicate and work together. We are on the frontlines against cyber-attacks and are in the midst of a fundamental technological transformation to help fulfill our mission: preserve peace and security for nearly one billion citizens.

Through our internship program, we aim to bring new, innovative ideas into the Alliance. You will get a first-hand look at the inner workings of an international tech organization, while adding valuable skills and experience to your CV.

About the Program

We offer internships lasting between 3 and 10 months. Our internship opportunities may commence at any point during the calendar year.

Before starting your internship with us, you will have to obtain a security clearance thus we remain flexible on potential start dates. Our helpful security teams will support you with this clearance process.

During this program you will join and support different teams and simultaneously learn from our business experts via on-the-job training and shadowing.

About the Internship

• Internship duration: 10 months
• Location: The Hague, Netherlands

The Chief Technology Office (CTO) reports directly to the NCIA’s General Manager and is the NCIA’s leading technical authority. CTO leads the strategy of NATO’s digital transformation. This involves understanding our existing systems and technology and supporting the introduction of new systems and technology. CTO incorporates a variety of considerations in furthering NATO’s digital transformation, such as: new digital business concepts, data and information (including big data & artificial intelligence), cloud technologies, new architectural approaches, and driving technological innovation. The CTO strives to be operationally focused, forward leaning, and able to take strategic decisions that balance risk against transformation.

As an Intern – Space Technology, you will join the Space Technology Adoption and Resiliency team which is responsible for designing technical strategies and roadmaps to best equip NATO for the Space operational theatre. You will perform analysis of Space technology trends via internal and external/open sources. In support of our various Space programs you will help develop documentation and presentations, participate in education and training initiatives, and engage with key stakeholders. You will also support the lead Project Manager in maintaining our application systems and portals as well as develop educational material on how to use our internal systems.

Who you are:

• A recent graduate or current student in a graduate or undergraduate school program in Aerospace, Space or Astronautical engineering (or another related field)
• A study specialization in remote sensing or satellite communications would be a nice to have
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Motivated to learn and has a strong team spirit

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply to our internship program, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• You are a national of a NATO member country
• You are currently studying towards a university-level degree or have recently graduated in the past 12 months
• You have strong communication skills in English, both written and oral

We also request that you please attach the following documents to your application form:

• Copy of the university degree you have completed and/or
• Proof of ongoing studies with the dates clearly mentioned if you are still studying

Compensation

You will be compensated at a fixed taxable rate of 1,333.74 EUR per month, based on 38 hours of work per week and for travel expenses.

Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.

To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website.

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