Master's Internship - Research Intern (Machine Learning - Hyperspectral Optical Imager)
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We are currently looking for a Research Intern to join the team in Delft to work on Machine Learning Models for Hyperspectral Data to start in September 2025.
Are you ready to make an impact within S[&T]? We’re thrilled to help talented students reach their maximum potential. If you’d like to contribute to a safer life on Earth through your master’s thesis, we’ll be happy to guide you along the way.
One of the latest trends in the satellite Earth observation domain is the request of receiving real-time information from Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Some use case examples are: wildfires, maritime security and flooding. For the satellites to detect such event, different instruments can be used. The instrument focused on in this particular internship is the ‘Hyperspectral Optical Imager’.
Hyperspectral data contains more than 100 spectral bands per pixel. The electromagnetic radiation wavelength bandwidth reaches typically between approximately 400nm to the 2500nm. This means that each pixel contains a lot of data. Because of the massive amount of data produced by these instruments, there is not enough bandwidth to send all this data to earth. This means the satellite must be able to do all the observations by itself and only send data to the ground of actual events.
As a Research Intern, you will aim to improve our current classification algorithm.
Job details
Main responsibilities
- Under the support of a senior engineer, you will research if it is possible to improve the classification algorithms currently developed by S[&T].
- In addition, you will try to extend the S[&T] classification portfolio by exploring a relevant use case and train a new model based on this use case. You will document your findings.
Requirements
You will be the perfect match if you are:
- Excited to dive into a cutting-edge topic for your master’s thesis.
- Studying Applied Mathematics or Applied Physics (or a related field).
- Have experience with Python.
- Have experience with Git.
- Not afraid to be thrown in the deep, able to work independently.
- Passionate about satellite data and the fusion of Space, Data Science & Machine Learning.
- Enrolled in a master’s program for the entire internship duration.
- Preferably already based in the Netherlands.
- Fluent in English.
- Motivated, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact.
If you would like to be our next Research Intern, please upload your CV and a motivation letter.
Our story
At S[&T] we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.
Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.
We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.
Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl.
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Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have…
Sensing problems. Developing solutions.
Our Sensing and Control Systems provide new insights and access to what is happening in harsh environments. Scientific Data Processing ensures that you get the most out of the world's most under-utilized precious resource: data. We can then turn that data into smart decisions with our Intelligent Software Applications. Or if you need on-site support, we have the brightest minds and greatest people in Technical Consulting for R&D.
Taking the R&D Journey Together
Research and development projects are usually long-term investments in complex systems involving stringent requirements, formalized relationship structures and interfaces, and highly impactful project phases and team scaling. It is important to have an experienced partner that is in it for the long haul. At S[&]T, we are relationship driven, and think not only about the first steps toward partnership, but the long-term win-win-win. We have flexible methods of partnering, and are able to support R&D via projects, personnel and products, depending on which method provides the best solution. Our open communication style and people-driven methods create smooth interfaces and ensure that we are a dependable partner through thick and thin.
Meant to be at S[&]T
At S[&]T, relationships always come first, and we treat our employees like we would like to be treated. We understand that smart people need flexibility, challenging projects, open communication and a motivating career path. If you would like to choose your own adventure when it comes to building a role that is right for you, we are here to support you along the way. Our flat structure and direct connections in a variety of R&D settings provides you with plenty of opportunity, while we also work hard to ensure that we create a fun environment along the way.
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