Internship contract | Belvaux | | 3-6 Months

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

Do you want to know more about LIST? Check our website: https://www.list.lu/

How will you contribute?

The purpose of the internship is to be part of the preliminary study for a future space mission. The vision is an in-orbit demonstration and validation of LIST’s technologies. The internship student will be responsible for the definition and the analysis of the mission dedicated to a new scientific instrument developed by the scientific instrumentation team (AINA as Advanced Instrumentation for Nano-Analytics). The preferred duration for the internship is 6 months.

You will be mainly in charge of:

Mission analysis

·        Follow the preliminary study of the mission

·        Become familiar with the technology of mass spectrometry

·        Definition of the mission requirements (Discussion with external partners and scientists)

·        Mission concept definition

·        Orbit design

System engineering

·        Definition of the full system (3D design)

·        Definition of interfaces and the payload instrument

·        Main budget analysis (mass / power / data / cost)

·        Mode description

·        Preliminary design choices

·        Mission profile

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

·        Master diploma ongoing in space system engineering or equivalent

Experience and skills

Hard skills

·        Experience in mission analysis tool (GMAT, IDM or equivalent)

·        Experience in CAD (Solidworks, Fusion 360 or equivalent)

·        Hand-on in ECSS documentation

·        Hand-on in embedded electronics

·        Knowledge in EDA (Fusion Electronics, KiCAD, or equivalent).

·        Knowledge in scientific instrumentation

·        Knowledge in analogical electronics and signal treatment, numerical protocols (I2C, SPI), hardware microcontroller/microcomputer programming (e. g. Arduino, Raspberry).

Soft skills

·        Interpersonal skills, attitude to teamwork, both with the internal team and with external stakeholders.

·        Autonomy in the management and conduction of the study with progress meetings

·        Good practices in writing analysis reports and design reports

Language skills

·        Fluency in English (and French), both oral and written. Other relevant languages are an asset.

Your LIST benefits

·        An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects

·        Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society

·        Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do

·        An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas

·        Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills

·        Multicultural and international work environment with more than 60 nationalities represented in our workforce

·    Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions

·        Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science

·        32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance

Apply online

Your application must include:

·        A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.