Internship - EAGLE-1 Key Management System Software Development

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for a 6-month internship in Engineering, starting in summer 2023 ?

Join SES with this exciting opportunity to become part of an interdisciplinary team and learn more about the telecommunications and space industry within a fast-moving global organization within an innovative and unique industry.

Under the agreement with ESA, the SES-led consortium of industry partners will design, develop and validate in-orbit technologies for space-based quantum key distribution (QKD) and operate EAGLE-1 satellite to securely connect countries in Europe. 
Under the guidance of our lead software engineer, participate in the C++ development of the EAGLE-1 Key Management System (KMS) that will manage the EAGLE-1 on-board generation and satellite distribution of optical quantum-keys. 

In this context, you will be responsible for (this is not an exhaustive list):

• The development of C++ application for Key Management System (KMS) on the space segment and the counterpart in the ground segment;
• The integration in target environments (ARM and x86);
• The implementation of highly secure crypto-algorithms;
• The support the implementation of a Ground System Equipment (GSE) to support space segment testing;
• The implement automated functional tests and configure continuous integration pipelines;
• Troubleshooting and bug fixing open issues.

YOUR PROFILE
1. You must have

• Being an advanced Bachelor or Master’s student in ICT or in a relevant technical area;
• Knowledge of IP networks and protocols;
• Fluency in spoken and written English;
• Able to work in Luxembourg (EU nationality or current valid work permit for Luxembourg).

2. It would be nice if you had

• Understanding of algorithms and data structures;
• Hands-on experience with Linux, and C or C++ development; 
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills;
• Ability to set priorities and to work under tight deadlines;
• Work independently as well as in a team;
• Strong interest in clean coding and testing.

HIRING PROCESS 

• Screening and Remote Interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialists 
• Remote Interview with your future supervisor  
• Internship Offer 
• Internship Agreement signature 
• Welcome to SES! 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Flexible working policy 
• Valuable, meaningful and hands-on experience 
• A paid internship 
• A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programmes (varies by location) 
• An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story 

GOOD TO KNOW 
SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.