Intern in the Industrial Audit Services Office

Internship Opportunity at the Directorate of Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness

Our Team and Mission

This internship position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands.

The Industrial Audit team performs cost audits on the industries working with ESA and is responsible for a wide range of audit activities:

• Agreeing on rates that industry will use when doing business with ESA
• Auditing the costs incurred in ESA contracts
• Assessing the financial viability and nationality of companies
• Assisting in price negotiations and reviewing financial proposals for ESA contracts

The team’s vision is to provide high-quality audit services that achieve cost-effectiveness and value creation.

Field(s) of Activity for the Internship

Topic: Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Analysis for Cost Audits

During the period of internship, you will be faced mainly with the following tasks:

• Identify areas where AI can enhance the audit process
• Develop a strategic plan for AI implementation in auditing
• Communicate the benefits and implications of AI to stakeholders
• Gather requirements from various stakeholders to ensure AI solutions meet their needs
• Research and evaluate AI tools suited for audit processes
• Select the appropriate AI technology
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accessibility for AI applications
• Ensure AI application complies with relevant ESA regulations and standards
• Implement and conduct a pilot project to test AI applications in real audit scenarios
• Monitor and validate AI model performance and make necessary adjustments
• Develop policies and procedures, as well as training material
• Generate reports and present findings to management and stakeholders

Behavioural Competencies

• Result Orientation
• Operational Efficiency
• Fostering Cooperation
• Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Forward Thinking

Education

You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of a university course at Master’s level, and you need to remain enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.

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.

Knowledge and background in Business Economics is an asset.

Other Information

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.

At the Agency, we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at contact.human.resources@esa.int.

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).