The European Space Agency (ESA) is recruiting an intern for the BUC and PMSO Office of the Corporate Directorates in its Industrial Policy and Auditing Department at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands. Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy: you would work on SharePoint process automation, React web apps, Power BI dashboards and tools that help the team work more efficiently.
ESA Industrial Policy and Auditing Internship: Key Facts
🆔 Job Requisition ID: 21095
🎓 Type of appointment: Intern
🧭 Directorate: Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement
🏙️ Workplace: Noordwijk, NL
📍 Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands
🌐 Publication method: external only
⏳ Closing date: 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET/CEST
The BUC and PMSO Office: Team and Mission
The BUC&PMSO Office Corporate Directorates supports the Capability & Country Support Division, Industrial Policy and Auditing Department, based at ESTEC.
The Division is responsible for implementing integration measures for the New Member States (NMS), Associate Members (AM) and Cooperating States (PECS), in cooperation with Programme Directorates and the ESA Technical Directorate.
Incentive Schemes and RPA Schemes
The Division manages in particular the Incentive Schemes and RPA Schemes. These aim at developing and reinforcing sustainable industrial and academic capabilities in the space domain in these countries.
They do so through technology development contracts, selected through specific Calls for Activities, on topics related to ESA's overall future programmes' activities.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website.
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Field of Activity: Inside the Capability & Country Support Division
As an intern, you will be integrated in the Capability & Country Support Division and will participate in the following tasks:
⚙️ Process automation in SharePoint using Power Automate, Power Apps, Python and HTML/CSS/JavaScript
🌐 Web-based apps development using React
🐧 Linux for the virtual machines
📊 Financial data handling and Power BI dashboards development
🛠️ Creation of supporting tools and procedures for the team to function more efficiently
Behavioural Competencies
ESA assesses candidates against its Core Behavioural Competencies. The vacancy lists these six:
🎯 Result Orientation
⚡ Operational Efficiency
🫱 Fostering Cooperation
📞 Relationship Management
♻️ Continuous Improvement
🔮 Forward Thinking
For more information, the vacancy refers to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook.
Who Can Apply: Education
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course 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.
Language and Interview 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.
Which Nationalities Can Apply?
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, 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 and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
Duration, Start Date and Application Limit
According to ESA's announcement for the 2027 student internships, an internship lasts 3 to 6 months and starts from February 2027 onwards. The exact start date is agreed with the ESA tutor.
A candidate can apply for up to two ESA internship opportunities.
Selection Tests
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. It welcomes applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities
At the Agency, diversity is valued and people with disabilities are welcome. Whenever possible, ESA seeks to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. The contact email for this is listed at the end of this post.
Important Information
The information published on ESA's careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. The vacancy does not state an allowance for this internship.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the ESA BUC and PMSO Office internship take place?
The internship is based at ESTEC in Noordwijk, Netherlands, within the Industrial Policy and Auditing Department. The vacancy lists the Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement Directorate.
Which team will I be part of?
You would be integrated in the Capability & Country Support Division, which is responsible for integration measures for the New Member States, Associate Members and Cooperating States, and manages the Incentive Schemes and RPA Schemes.
What tasks will I have as an intern?
You would work on process automation in SharePoint using Power Automate, Power Apps, Python and HTML/CSS/JavaScript, develop web-based apps using React, and use Linux for the virtual machines. You would also handle financial data and develop Power BI dashboards, and create supporting tools and procedures that help the team function more efficiently.
Who is eligible to apply?
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year at Master's level, and you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship. You must also be a national of one of the States listed in the vacancy, including applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State and from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States.
Which languages do I need?
The working languages of ESA are English and French, and a good knowledge of one of them is required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
How long is the internship and when does it start?
According to ESA's 2027 student internships announcement, internships last 3 to 6 months and begin from February 2027 onwards. The exact start date is agreed with the ESA tutor.
How many ESA internships can I apply for?
A candidate can apply for up to two ESA internship opportunities, according to ESA's announcement for the 2027 student internships.
What happens after I apply?
The Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
Does the vacancy mention a stipend?
The vacancy does not state an allowance for this internship. ESA notes that the information on its careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication but is not intended to be exhaustive.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 CET/CEST.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Links
🔗 Apply now (ESA vacancy 21095): https://jobs.esa.int/job/Noordwijk-Intern-in-the-Industrial-Policy-and-Auditing-Department-BUC-and-PMSO-Office-Corporate-Directorates/1452887633/
📰 ESA Student Internships 2027: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/ESA_Student_Internships_2027_are_now_open
🌌 ESA website: https://www.esa.int
📧 Contact for disability support: ESA.Student.Internships@esa.int
