What’s it like interning at ESA?

ESA Interns benefit from all the below – and much more:

• Hands-on learning at world-class facilities.
• Research opportunities that can enrich your thesis.
• Networking and community: collaborate with fellow Interns, build lasting connections and enjoy a vibrant social environment.

"ESA internships are often a student’s first step into the space industry. They’re a chance to learn, grow and connect, with space and with each other."
- Andrew Kane, ESA Entry-Level Programmes Coordinator

"Working at ESA based in ESTEC has given me a deep insight into the wide range of activities carried out by ESA. Although I have always been passionate about space and followed the work of both ESA and NASA, I was still impressed by the variety of projects ESA undertakes that I wasn't aware of. After completing five months as an Intern and nearly a year as a Graduate Trainee, I can confidently say that this has been an invaluable and unique opportunity to contribute directly to satellite missions and gain hands-on experience in the space sector. I also greatly value the international work environment and the opportunity to build a professional network."
- Alexander Roessel, 2024 Intern working in the Copernicus Hyperspectral Imaging Mission for the Environment (CHIME)

"My ESA internship in one word: amazing! Spending six months in a work environment filled with passion and excitement for spaceflight, independently working on fascinating projects was an amazing chance and experience. The things I have learned and people I met during this time shaped and boosted my further path."
- Katrin Schirm, 2023 Intern working in Product Assurance and Safety