Intern in the Secure Connectivity Department, CSC Security Office

Internship Opportunity in the Secure Connectivity Department, CSC Security Office

Our team and mission

The CSC Security Office ensures the protection of ESA’s Connectivity and Secure Communications information/programmes by implementing and overseeing security governance, risk management, security engineering, and compliance with ESA Security Directives up to ESA Secret level. The Office provides guidance and coordination on all aspects of physical, information, and cyber security, and supports programme accreditation activities. It also promotes a culture of security awareness within the Directorate and ensures that all aspects of security are embedded throughout the lifecycle of CSC projects and missions.

Field(s) of activity for the internship

Topic of the internship: Secure Space Telecommunication Systems

Space-based telecommunication plays a crucial role in modern society, enabling global connectivity, secure communications, and supporting various applications such as satellite broadcasting, broadband internet, and mobile networks.

This internship will cover a range of topics related to Secure Space-based Telecommunication, including:

• Space system engineering principles
• Secure space-based communication systems including definitions of security, through its pillars
• How to achieve space telecommunications with high availability
• How to achieve confidentiality and integrity (basic principles of COMSEC and CRYPTOSEC)
• How space communication systems can help in distributing position, navigation and timing information

Behavioural competencies

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

Education

You must be a university student, preferably studying at master’s level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be 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 ESA Member State language is an asset.

During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.

Nationality

Applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).