Internship Position
We are looking for an intern to fill the Full Stack Software Developer position. The inter will participate in the study, design and prototyping of generic backend and front-end software tools.These tools will be used to monitor and control experimental robotics systems for terrestrial, marine and space exploration. This role involves developing and deploying commanding, control, and communications software for managing fleets of heterogeneous robots.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of state-of-the-art technologies in full-stack web applications, cloud deployed software, modern User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design and distributed communication methods, together with the rest of the team using an Agile approach. The position is in the Systems Department, Robotics Software and Intelligence (RSI) Division.
The successful candidate will mainly report to the RSI Division Lead.
* Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
* Duration: A minimum of 3 months (6 months preferred)
* Start date: As of January 2026
Tasks and Responsibilities
Participate to:
* Application UI design and review using Figma
* Application requirements analysis and development team feedback integration
* Develop or review functionalities for the robot control centre web-based User Interface using React and Vite.
Develop:
* Backend services for data management using Python, NodeJS, SQL and data exchange methods (e.g. HTTP, WebSockets, ROS-DDS)
* Secure Users authentication and data sharing processes for a web application
Contribute to:
* Tools meant for handling autonomous
Skills and Experience
* Experience or knowledge in/with: o UI/UX design
* JavaScript framework, web pack
* Python programming
* Working with SQL databases
* REST API, HTTP calls, and web socket communication
* Object-oriented programming and/or functional programming
* Delivering technical documentation
* Strong interest in the design, valorisation and use of diverse UI/UX and deploying them in production as part of large web applications
* Proficiency in using Git for version control
* Fast learner and ability to adopt new technologies
* Ability to work independently with a good sense of responsibility and results driven
* Excellent English, both spoken and written.
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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.
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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./Ms. Xxxxxx
The successful candidate shall be eligible to do an internship in the European Union.