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11/02/2025

Intern – On-board processing capabilities for regenerative payload

Full time

Role

Novaspace is offering a 6-month full-time internship, based in Toulouse, to support its consulting activities with a focus on on-board processing capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to work in the vibrant space industry. 

Objective is to make an exhaustive map of COTS suppliers and relevant hardware that could be used for an on-board processor for a regenerative satellite constellation system in a 5G context. 

Any on-board processor needs a different set of sub-components such as FPGA, ASICS, µ-processors or even RAM capacity. In the framework of the next generation constellations, the question of the possible suppliers of such sub-components is becoming crucial if mirroring sovereignty requirements. 

About Novaspace:
Novaspace is the global leading consulting firm in the space sector. With over 40 years of expertise, we empower private companies and government entities with strategic and technical insights, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the space ecosystem. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, we provide comprehensive consulting services from strategy to implementation. Our offices are strategically located worldwide, including in Toulouse, where this internship is based.

 

We offer

  • An opportunity to develop your technical and consulting skill set. 
  • Exposure to cutting-edge topics in the rapidly evolving space industry. 
  • A dynamic and international work environment in Toulouse. 
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced professionals in the space sector. 
  • Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the aerospace ecosystems. 

 

Your Tasks Include:

  • Worldwide review of actors providing or being able to provide sub- components solutions participatingin the design of an on-board processor in a regenerative payload. 
  • Worldwide review or 5G providers of the different layers: 
-List of COTS L2/L3 RAN suppliers 
-List of COTS L2 and L3 router suppliers 
-List of COTS ADC/DAC 5G compatible suppliers 
  • System architecture analysis with the goal to see how a “European only” solution will compare to a “Non-European architecture” or an “Hybrid architecture” trying to maintain a certain level of sovereignty. 
  • If time permits, an analysis of possible RU/DU/CU splits will be analysed with associated architectures. 

 

DesiredSkills & Experience: 

  • Quality of work Strong academic background in engineering, electronic and 5G architecture. 
  • Knowledge on MBSE and embedded software ecosystems would be a plus. 
  • Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research. 
  • Interest or experience in space technology. 
  • Proficiency in English (spoken and written). 
  • Highly proficient with Excel and the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word). 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. 
Only Applications containing a Motivation Letter and a CV in English will be considered.

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Novaspace
Novaspace

Novaspace emerges from the combined strength of Euroconsult Group and SpaceTec Partners, a united force committed to promoting forward thinking and supporting decision-making for all space stakeholders. Drawing from Euroconsult's four-decade legacy of empowering industry leaders with strategic insights , and SpaceTec Partners' innovative approach to management consulting in the space sector , we are positioned to deliver professional services that support programs with both commercial viability and societal impact.