INTERNSHIP POSITION

One of the primary objectives of the European lander, Argonaut, is to establish 5G/LTE communication on the lunar surface. This internship aims to evaluate the feasibility and applicability of 5G/LTE architecture for lunar missions. The successful candidate will be a part of the Future Projects & Exploration (FPX) Team in the Technologies, Applications & Research Division (TAR) of our Systems Department and will primarily support the research regarding the design of 5G/LTE communication for Lunar missions.

The candidate will mainly report to the FPX Team Lead.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
• Duration: 3 to 6 months
• Start date: As of Quarter 2, 2025.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Telecommunication, Electrical, Electronics engineering or an equivalent field
• Understanding of:
• Electronics and Circuit Design (e.g. analog and digital circuits, RF electronics, op-amps, filters, oscillators, and mixers)
• Signal Processing (e.g. Fourier Transform, waveform generation techniques, modulation and demodulation, Signal amplitude, phase, and frequency analysis)
• Ability to conceptualise signal flow (e.g., from antenna to output display)
• Familiarity and knowledge of key components:
• RF Front-End (LNA, Mixer, LO)
• IF (Intermediate Frequency) Section
• ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Unit
• Display/Interface Module
• Experience in Schematic Design and PCB Layout (e.g. schematic capture software, grounding, shielding, and impedance matching)
• Experience and knowledge in Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers
• Programming skills in C, C++ or Python
• Ability to simulate and analyse RF circuits and signal processing algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, or ADS (Advanced Design System)
• Knowledge in system integration and debugging (e.g. integrate different hardware and software components, Debug using logic analysers, network analysers, and signal generators, system level tasks such as link-budget analysis, trade-offs, parametric modelling)
• Passionate with a problem-solving approach
• Good written and spoken English.

ABOUT US

Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.
The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful.

• Coordinate online with the research team located in different locations to ensure seamless collaboration
• Ensure high functionality in the target system
• Collect and analyse relevant datasheets and technical information
• Develop and enhance early prototypes to meet project requirements
• Perform comprehensive design tasks, including:
• Architecture Design
• Block-Level Design
• Schematic Design.