Esa Graduate Trainee in Development and Tuning of Ai Supported Ariane 6 Intranet Knowledge Database

ESA Graduate Trainee in Development and tuning of AI supported Ariane 6 intranet knowledge database

**Job Requisition ID**:20178

**Date Posted**:1 February 2026

**Closing Date**:28 February 2026 23:59 CET/CEST

**Publication**:External Only

**Type of Appointment**:ESA Graduate Trainee

**Directorate**:Space Transportation

**Workplace**:Paris, FR

**Grade Band**:F1 - F1

**Location**
- ESA Headquarters, Paris, France

**Our team and mission**
Within the ESA Directorate of Space Transportation (D/STS), and in the Flight Programmes Department (STS-P), ESA STS-AA acts as procuring entity for the Ariane 6 Launcher System, in its different versions, developed by ArianeGroup.In particular, the ESA Launcher System team is in charge of the technical and programmatic implementation of the Ariane 6 programmes, including Ariane 6 launcher development, its evolutions through Competitiveness Improvement and Product Adaptation, the Exploitation Accompaniment Programme (LEAP), and for the overall technical coherence of Ariane at Launcher System level.The team is also in charge of Ariane 6 Exploitation monitoring as set out in the framework of the Launcher Exploitation Agreement, the objective of which is to perform risk assessment in the framework of launch mission completion by the launch service provider, Arianespace.These tasks require easy access to technical information and associated technical knowledge management.

**Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship**
Your tasks will be to take over the ongoing project and perform tasks including:

- benchmarking of AI RAG prototype accounting for computation performance requirements, and adequacy of solution provided, with ESA AI specialists;
- implementation of AI RAG prototype within the ESA framework accounting for security and ESA system performances;
- conducting further tests of the prototype to check compliance with ESA requirements;
- upon satisfactory outcomes, supporting GUI development with supplier;
- initial database enrichment with relevant technical information (based on predefined technical content);
- preparing coordination with the team for continuous enrichment, keeping it updated on development and further exploitation;
communication with other ESA directorates with a view to possible cooperation
The tool aims to provide easy access to the Launcher System technical data and associated technical memory in order to capitalise on development experience in support of coming exploitation and identify common technologies, material, processes applicable to other Launchers/Launch Base systems.Depending on the development of this task, extension of the work in support of Ariane 6 Exploitation Monitoring can also be envisaged.**Technical competencies**
Knowledge of relevant technical/functional domainsRelevant experience gained during internships, project work and/or extracurricular or other activitiesGeneral knowledge of the space sector and relevant activitiesKnowledge of ESA and its programmes/projects**Behavioural competencies**
Result OrientationOperational EfficiencyFostering CooperationRelationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementForward ThinkingFor more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook**Education**
You should have just completed, or be in the final year of your master’ s degree in science (aerospace or computer science).**Additional requirements**
You should have good interpersonal and communication skills and should be able to work in a multicultural environment, both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in international teams can be considered an asset. Your motivation, overall professional perspective and career goals will also be explored during the later stages of the selection process.You should also have:

- You will interact within the Launcher System team. Flexibility and autonomy is an asset, as well as curiosity and interest in the technical domains.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**Important Information and Disclaimer**- The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.

**Nationality and Languages**- The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset.
- Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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