Intern in the XR Lab
ESA · EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany
About this role
Apply now » Intern in the XR Lab Job Requisition ID: 21126 Date Posted: 1 November 2026 Closing Date: 30 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: External Only Type of Appointment ( learn more) : Directorate: Human and Robotic Exploration Workplace: Porz-Wahn, DE #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Location EAC, Porz-Wahn, Germany Our team and mission The XR Lab at the European Astronaut Centre explores how Extended Reality technologies can enhance human spaceflight and future space exploration. Our work spans astronaut training, mission simulation, operational support, hardware development, and exploration mission design. By integrating virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies into spaceflight activities, we help develop innovative solutions for crews, engineers, and operators, while supporting the preparation of future missions beyond Earth orbit. The use of XR for training at EAC includes spacewalks, robotics, human anatomy and training technology demonstrators onboard the ISS. Within the XR Lab, this opportunity is to further develop Extended Reality tools based on Unreal Engine for astronauts. This would specifically focus on…