Internship – AI

Internship Position The AIDEFSPACE project is a pioneering initiative focused on harnessing Artificial Intelligence to safeguard telecommunications and satellite positioning systems from the disruptive effects of space weather events. Spanning four years, this project presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of space technology.  As an intern, your primary focus will be on integrating AI models into applications specifically designed to address the challenges posed by space weather. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the precision and efficacy of our defence mechanisms against space weather interference. The candidate will mainly report to the Control & Data Centres (CDC) Lead. Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area) Duration: A minimum of 3 months Start date: Quarter 3, 2025. Tasks and Responsibilities Collaborate with our Team to gather and preprocess data necessary for training AI models Fine-tune machine learning algorithms for ionosphere modeling and space weather prediction Integrate trained models into applications designed to analyse and mitigate the impact of space weather on telecommunications and satellite systems Assist in the deployment and testing of these applications in real-world scenarios. Skills and Experience Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, along with experience in data preprocessing and manipulation. Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data visualization tools. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for space technology and its applications. Good written and spoken English.  ____________________________________ About Us Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.   The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. From our headquarters, we are in daily contact with the International Space Station (ISS) ensuring our Customers’ research is successful. ____________________________________ Our Offer An experience within a growing company with highly motivated Engineers, Scientists and Administrative Staff coming from all different horizons and countries A professional and multicultural working atmosphere A client exposure and networking opportunities A full-time Internship with a monthly lump sum allowance, under certain conditions. How To Apply Upload your CV and Motivation Letter (both in English), along with your internship’s start date, to the attention of Mr. Mathieu Schmitt. The successful candidate shall be eligible to do an internship in the European Union.