Internship in Guidance, Navigation & Control

Turin (Italy) - Full-time - Open to MSc Students and recent Graduates

Ecosmic is a software house that develops solutions for satellites.  Our first product SAFE helps satellite operators tackle space traffic management.

At Ecosmic, we believe in fostering innovation and nurturing future talent. That is why we are looking for students to work with us. As a MSc student collaborating with Ecosmic, you will join full-time our international team and you will be assigned a mentor that will guide you and support your project development.

The suggested time-frame for an internship with us is 6 months.

Your Mission

As part of an international and ambitious team, you will contribute to Ecosmic product development to ensure a safe and sustainable usage of space.

Some examples of your tasks are:

  • Design, develop and test software for the guidance, navigation and control of satellites 

  • Design, develop and test software for ground-based tools to support the decision-making of satellite operators 

  • Contribute to R&D projects such as developing software that will run on-board satellites

  • Ensure that the software adheres to international standards 

What we look for

Please only apply if you have a valid working permit in the EU.

  • Education
    You are a MSc student or recent graduate of Aerospace Engineering or any similar scientific or engineering degree.

  • Coding Languages
    You have previously used C/C++ and/or Python.

  • Experience:

    • Orbital mechanics 

    • Propagation & Optimization in Astrodynamics 

    • (AI/ML fundamentals) 

  • Passion and Drive
    You love what you do and your passion is contagious. You like to dig deep into what tickles your mind.

  • Reasoning and Logic
    You are a quick learner, able to investigate new concepts on your own.

  • Humility and Pragmatism

    You are grounded and practical and this reflects in your work.

  • Proactiveness
    You are organised and capable of finding solutions on your own, given the required knowledge. You are creative and like to solve problems, for yourself and others.

  • Kindness and Team Work
    You respect and encourage your colleagues in their pursuits.

  • Proficiency in English
    As we are an international company, you need to read, write and speak proficiently in English.

What we offer

  • Impact
    You’ll be working at the forefront of space tech and softwware development. Ecosmic’s vision is to enable sustainable and safe space operations.

  • Stimulating work environment
    As we are a small team, you get the unique opportunity to interact with and learn from most of your colleagues every day. We also really value personal growth, so we invest in trainings and relevant conferences and events attendance. Ecosmic is involved in many innovative projects and partnerships with other companies and space agencies, which means you’ll also be able to interact and learn from other players in the space industry.

  • People first
    We really value an equilibrated work-life balance. Whilst we seek motivated and talented people to reach our goals together, we will always prioritise our people’s health and well-being.

  • Flexibility and trust
    You always get the freedom to decide where today’s office is. We also encourage flexible schedules - we measure people’s performance based on the objectives they achieve, rather than the hours they spend sitting at their desks.

  • Compensation
    Compensation to help you cover any expenses related to the work you will be carrying out in Ecosmic. Potential for long-term hire after the end of the collaboration.

To apply

To apply for this position, you have to send an email to hr@ecosmic.space including your CV and a couple of paragraphs detailing why you decided to apply and why you think you would be a good fit.

The selection process

If you successfully pass through our screening process, we’ll invite you to take part in an online interview. We welcome applications in English.

Ecosmic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce.