Internship: Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineer

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: The objectives, use-cases, scope and requirements Existing mechanisms and developments Conduct in-depth mechatronic analysis, focusing on the system architecture and kinematics Design systems and sub-systems Prototype and test concepts Collaborate with cross-functional Teams, including robotics hardware and software engineers Share and document progress, challenges, and solutions to the Team.

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:

• The objectives, use-cases, scope and requirements

• Existing mechanisms and developments

• Conduct in-depth mechatronic analysis, focusing on the system architecture and kinematics

• Design systems and sub-systems

• Prototype and test concepts

• Collaborate with cross-functional Teams, including robotics hardware and software engineers

• Share and document progress, challenges, and solutions to the Team.

Skills and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Mechanical or Robotics Engineering or a similar University program

• Specialization in mechatronics system design or mechanisms design is an asset

• Good knowledge of system synthesis and system modelling

• Proficient with CAD software (preferably Solidworks)

• Good knowledge of machine components, sizing, tolerances, manufacturing process, materials and treatments

• Good understanding of mechanical simulation and analyses

• Strength to self-disciplined and work ethic

• Creative, autonomous and rigorous mindset

• Good written and spoken English.

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.

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