Intern in the XR-Lab

at  European Space Agency

THIS POSITION IS BASED AT THE EUROPEAN ASTRONAUT CENTRE (EAC) - NEAR COLOGNE, GERMANY.

The Software and Artificial Intelligence Team, drives innovation in HRE projects and initiatives across diverse exploration destinations such as LEO, the Moon, Mars, and Earth analogues. The team develops and integrates advanced software and AI technologies to support flight experiments, operational tools, and simulators. By creating and executing strategic plans, we ensure alignment with ESA and HRE objectives, while exploraing and using cutting-edge technologies like AI, XR (eXtended Reality), IoT (Internet of Things), and Quantum Computing to enhance mission capabilities for both flight and ground segments.
As a central hub for software innovation, the team collaborates with internal and external tech experts to highlight the crucial role of advanced software in exploration. The team is structured around four core pillars: AI, XR, IoT, and Quantum technologies, with data serving as a foundational element throughout. This comprehensive approach ensures the effective integration of state-of-the-art technologies, positioning the team at the forefront of exploration advancements.
Therefore, HRE-FI & XR-Lab is looking for 2 candidates (ideally for 6 months).
1. For topic 1, the trainee will be familiarized with XR-Lab’s project portfolio and will be asked to use their knowledge to improve existing 3D models and their design workflows, as well as to create new models and workflows as required.
2. The topic 2 involves the creation of Virtual Reality On-Board Training (VR-OBT) scenarios for the ISS on-board VR headset. The intern will be responsible for developing training scenarios that may be taught to astronauts through VR while they are on the ISS. This project aims to explore whether VR is a suitable medium to deliver high-quality and engaging on-board training.
Both internships will also focus on analyzing current tools and ongoing projects in the XR-Lab. Interns will complement these projects, which are based on Unreal Engine for MR and Unity for AR, by creating or modifying relevant additional tools or models in close collaboration with the XR-Lab team.
For further information visit our web site: http://www.esa.int

EDUCATION

Candidates must have student status and be enrolled at university for the entire duration of the internship. Applicants should preferably be in their final or second to last year of a university course at master’s level in a technical or scientific discipline.

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.
Additional requirements:

Please refer the Job description for details