EUMETSAT 2024 Internship Programme

EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency - monitoring the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

With EUMETSAT, you can make a world of difference and be a part of something that makes a positive impact on society. EUMETSAT is operating an increasing fleet of satellites delivering weather and climate data to users worldwide; helping protect lives, property and industries. EUMETSAT’s Internship Programme enables students with mandatory internship requirements to gain valuable insight into working in Space Based Earth Observation whilst still studying.

We have now published Internships for undergraduates in 2024 on the following topics:

• ·       Exploitation of Data through AI and Machine Learning
• ·       Earth Observation Data Engineering
• ·       File Based Operations applied to future Copernicus Earth Observation missions
• ·       EUMETSAT Data Collection Services
• ·       Station keeping analysis for Meteosat Third Generation
• ·       EUMETSAT Ocean Colour satellite products
• ·       Model-Driven Test Case Development
• ·       Creation of online multimedia content

Further details of each of the internships can be found at: Vacancies | EUMETSAT

Job description

Internship placements are designed to provide experience in space systems engineering, satellite meteorology, or in work as a public, international organisation.

Placements are typically up to three months in duration but up to six months may be possible with the business and academic institutions approval. Please note that internship positions at EUMETSAT are offered as opportunities to develop your working-experience during your studies. EUMETSAT internships will not develop into a permanent position.

Eligibility for a placement

• You must be a national of a Member or Cooperating State of EUMETSAT, and preferably studying in a university in a Member or Cooperating State;
• Internship must be recognised by your educational institution as part of your course of studies;
• You must be 18 years or over and have completed at least two years of your degree course;
• You must be able to communicate in English at a level appropriate for the internship;
• We will expect you to demonstrate skills in Communication, Team Working, Learning Orientation and Innovation & Initiative.

When applying please specifically mention:

Which nationality or nationalities you possess. You must be a national of one of our member states.

A selection panel will assess your application against the criteria for the internship, and will create a short list of applicants for interview.

If you are shortlisted, the workplace supervisor of the internship will contact you to arrange an interview. Interviews will normally be by phone or video-call.

Interviews are structured around how your studies, your career aspirations and your development potential fit with the knowledge and skills of the internship. Our aim is to ensure that the internship is offered to someone who will be able to benefit from the opportunity, so be prepared to talk about what you expect to learn from the internship and how it will help your future career (see also our webpage Preparing for Interviews for other general advice).

Once the selection decision has been made we will inform you whether or not you have been selected. If you are not selected, we will, on request, give you feedback on your application and/or interview.

We offer

No salary is paid to interns, however a daily allowance and contribution to travel / accommodation costs may be provided. The conditions will be established taking into account the requirements and policy of the intern’s educational institution.

Interns are responsible for providing their own health and accident insurance and for finding their own accommodation in Germany, Darmstadt (if applicable).

Depending on the course of study, the internship could be recognized with ECTS credit points. Therefore, please consult your university supervisors and/or study coordinators.

Qualifications

Undertaking a degree with a mandatory internship requirements in a relevant subject (highlighted in each internship description).

Voluntary internships can also be considered, up to 3 months during either Bachelor or Master degree studies or immediately following graduation (start of internship no later than 6 months after graduation) but priority will be given to the students with mandatory internship requirements.