Internal Research Fellow

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Noordwijk, Nederland European Space Agency Voltijd

Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in Artificial Intelligence for Space Software Engineering

**Job Requisition ID**:18731

**Date Posted**:19 December 2024

**Closing Date**:26 January 2025 23:59 CET/CEST

**Publication**:External Only

**Type of Contract**:Internal Research Fellow

**Directorate**:Technology, Engineering and Quality

**Workplace**:Noordwijk, NL

**Grade Band**:F2 - F2
- Internal Research Fellowship Opportunity in the Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.- This post is classified F2 on the Coordinated Organisations’ salary scale.

**Location**
ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands

**Our team and mission**
The Software Systems Division deals with development techniques for ground and space systems, covers all life cycle aspects from requirements specification to development, verification, validation and maintenance. The role of the Division’s Software Technology Section is to explore the use of new technologies in these areas, with a particular focus on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in space software engineering.This includes several technology areas, such as:
- planning techniques to increase the onboard autonomy of spacecraft, in particular in telecommunication and Earth observation constellation missions;
- software engineering process optimisation using artificial intelligence techniques, for example requirement engineering, verification and validation of code and documentation generation;
- supporting the elaboration of an AI/ML strategy for use in space systems and processes, together with an associated roadmap and risks;
- disseminating the results of technical reporting through peer-reviewed journal publications, colloquiums and webinars;
- contributing to the development of advanced benchmark problems that can serve as baseline and reference cases for various R&D projects.-
**Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship**-
**Technical competencies**
Knowledge relevant to the field of researchResearch/publication recordAbility to conduct research autonomouslyBreadth of exposure coming from past and/or current research/activitiesAbility to gather and share relevant informationGeneral interest in space and space research**Behavioural competencies**
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking**Education**
A PhD in artificial intelligence, software engineering or data science is required.**Additional requirements**
You should also have:
- A good knowledge of critical software development processes is an asset.
- You should have good interpersonal and communication skills in order to interact with the systems engineering, AI and MBSE community and be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. A methodological approach and good organisational skills are required. You should demonstrate an interest in space, with the ability to and an interest in becoming actively involved in prospective interdisciplinary research.
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.**Other information**
- For behavioural competencies expected from ESA staff in general, please refer to the ESA Competency Framework.
- For further information on the Internal Research Fellowship Programme please visit: Internal Research Fellowship
- The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests.-
- Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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