About this job

The EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre (EEC) in Brétigny, France carries out Research and Development in Air Traffic Management (ATM).

The Simulation and Validation team is looking for a dynamic trainee to join its team to further develop and improve the real time simulators.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINEESHIP

The trainee will contribute to the development of a virtual-piloting position with voice-recognition in the context of our ESCAPE real-time ATC simulator.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The trainee will participate in the following tasks:

• Define, select, develop, code, install and test AI/ML based voice recognition solutions for our ATC simulators;
• Acquire a sound understanding of the overall architecture of the ATC real-time ESCAPE simulator, and potentially the other simulators (see simulations.eurocontrol.int);
• Participate in the drafting of documentation and user’s manual and, potentially, in the training of the users from academia or research establishments.

DESIRED DURATION

From 3 to 6 months.

Profile

We are looking for bright students:

• In a masters or bachelors educational programme;
• With a good command of English. Knowing some French would help. Any other language is an advantage;
• With an IT engineering background, ideally with some understanding of air traffic management;
• Who can code in Java;
• Who know how to draft good documentation;
• Who has some understanding of voice recognition and processing technology.

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of ECAC Member States only.
• This opportunity falls under the Traineeship Programme Regulations.
• A flat-rate allowance of €900 per month as a contribution towards living expenses will be granted.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses to take up appointment and leave may be covered by means of a lump sum.