Internship: Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer - In-orbit servicing mechanisms and robots

Internship Position

We are looking for two interns to deal with the design and development of our innovative space robotics applications (in-orbit and planetary), in challenging ESA and European Commission funded projects.

These projects cover currently the following topics:

• Active space mechanisms and their integration in robotics systems


• Space actuators and robotics manipulators for on-orbit servicing

The Internship is available at the Robotics Mechanisms & Structure (RMS) Team (Systems Department). The candidate will mainly report to the RMS Team Lead.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)


• Duration: 6 months


• Start date: Q1 2026

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Familiarise with: