Intern in the Electrical Components Laboratory

Internship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality

Our team and mission

This position is based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) - Noordwijk, Netherlands. The team’s primary mission is to provide high-quality and timely engineering support and services to ESA projects related to the EEE Component Radiation Hardness Assurance and operate an EEE Component Laboratory, including a Co60 Irradiation facility.

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Radiation and Electronics Components Reliability

In collaboration with laboratory engineers working in the electronic components laboratory, you will participate in quality and reliability test activities on Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanic (EEE) components. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with semiconductor characterization, quality and reliability testing. Possible subjects for the internship follow: you shall indicate in the motivation letter the area and subject of interest.

Area A: Measurement and Characterization of Integrated Circuits (IC)

A1 _ Microelectronics Measurement and Testing

• Participation in the setup and execution of IC measurement and testing protocols using advanced equipment, such as Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), Oscilloscopes, Source Measurement Units (SMU), Parameter analyzers, to characterize components or complex System on Chip (SOC) testing.
• Participation in the setup and execution of quality and reliability analysis of Integrated Circuits as fault localization on electronics devices: lock-in thermography, photon emission microscopy, electron beam induced current, etc.

A2_ Radiation Hardness Assurance characterization

• Participation in characterization and radiation tests of ICs under various radiation environments.
• Automated Test System (ATS) on Components off the Shelf (COTS) – Programming and development of electronics tests for radiation effects. Sample preparation, testing, and results analysis in various radiation environments.

A3_ Dosimetry based on Si

• Participation in the development and validation of methods for X-ray dosimetry based MOSFETs with the aim of measuring dose and dose profiles during CT scan X-ray analyses on electronics components and boards.

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 Electronics Engineering and experience working in a laboratory environment are assets.

Other information

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We 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.

Applicants must be eligible to access technology and hardware which is subject to European and US export control regulations.

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).