Systems Engineering (Performance & Optimization) Intern

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Systems Engineering - Performance & Optimisation team in a dynamic, global organization operating within an innovative and unique industry for a 6 month internship.

Located in The Hague, Netherlands, you will play a key role in two significant projects. 

The first project involves the LEO Relay System (LRS) simulation software, which is designed to validate and assess LRS opportunities before they are integrated into the Automatic Resource System (ARC) software. This planning and assessment tool aims to enhance the speed of link budgeting and identify viable, optimized configurations for power and bandwidth.

The second project focuses on a service area definition software tool for mobility services. This tool will be instrumental in planning data, including itineraries, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and antenna configurations. It will produce critical outputs such as pass-centering, service areas, and opportunity validity, contributing to optimized planning and execution.
 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

LRS Project
Part 1 - User Interface:

• Develop a user-friendly interface for the LRS simulation software.
• Ensure ease of selecting and modifying inputs for users.
• Collaborate with the backend team to integrate front-end functionality.

Part 2 - Backend Development:

• Enhance the speed of computations within the LRS simulation software.
• Analyze and identify inefficiencies in the existing backend systems.
• Refactor and simplify code for improved performance and maintainability.
• Manage and maintain backend systems to ensure optimal functionality.

Service Area Definition Project:
Part 1- Service area generation

• Service areas to this day are defined manually. The main point of this internship is to build a script which can define areas based on more criteria than just spatial coverage. It should consider other service areas intersections, itinerary mapping, service area through time, spectrum constraints, etc.

Part 2 – mPower cruise engine architecture and infrastructure

• Along with the main part of this internship, the intern will be required to assist in the development and integration of the service area generation scripts within the mPower cruise engine architecture. 
   

YOUR PROFILE

• Being an advanced Bachelor/ Master’s student in Aerospace/Computer Science/Software Engineering or in a relevant technical area;
• Strong interest in the media/telecommunication business and technical interest in satellites
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills
• Strong backend programming skills: Python (Rust is a +)
• Software architecture exposure such as: containers, azure development and web app development is a +
• Ability to set priorities and to work under tight deadlines;
• Computer literate (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Access);
• Work independently as well as in a team;
• Easiness to communicate at all levels;
• Fluency in spoken and written English with additional languages considered an asset.
• EU nationality or work permit for The Netherlands 

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

• An exciting experience in a fast moving and fascinating industry. Our technology is launching into space on the next generation of rockets.
• The internship is remunerated. But most of all, we offer a truly unique opportunity to play your part in making a difference for those who need it most. We strive to uphold honesty, transparency and courage in everything we do. We’re proud to belong to the SES team and collaborate towards success.
• You will learn how the space industry uses and deploys software
• You will learn and be involved in what drives end to end space solutions.
• You will work with State-of-The-Art space assets, in a recognized technical authority team in complex satcom systems
   

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working policy 
• Valuable, meaningful and hands-on experience 
• A paid internship (€800/pm for a full time intern)
• An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story