Intern in the P120/P160C Team - Rocket Propulsion Indicators and Applications of Energetic Materials
ESA · ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
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Apply now » Intern in the P120/P160C Team - Rocket Propulsion Indicators and Applications of Energetic Materials Job Requisition ID: 20974 Date Posted: 1 November 2026 Closing Date: 30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: External Only Type of Appointment ( learn more) : Directorate: Space Transportation Workplace: Paris, FR #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Location ESA Headquarters, Paris, France Our team and mission The ESA Directorate of Space Transportation (STS) is responsible for ensuring Europe’s independent access to space through the development, qualification and exploitation of launch systems such as Ariane 6, Vega-C and future transportation systems. Within STS, the solid propulsion team focuses primarly on the development, qualification and performance monitoring of Europe’s solid rocket motors: the P120C serves as both the first stage of Vega-C and the booster of Ariane 6, while the P160C is its enhanced evolution aimed at increasing launcher performance and payload capacity. The team supports test campaigns, data analysis, post-flight assessments and the continuous improvement of these strategic systems. Candidates interested are…