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Internship - Socio-Economic Analysis of Satellite Communications for Regional Ra
Contract type
One-time
Work mode
Remote · EU
Experience
Junior / entry level · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
A 6-month remote internship at Wabtec/CoFren supporting a strategic study on the use of Governmental Satellite Communications (GovSatCom) for regional railway lines across Europe, assessing technical, economic and societal benefits versus alternative telecom solutions.
At a glance
- Employment
- Internship
- Work mode
- Remote · EU
- Languages
- English – fluent
- Pay
- EUR 1,000 / month
What you'll do
- Analyse railway communication requirements for regional and low-density lines.
- Assess the applicability of GovSatCom services to railway operations.
- Compare satellite and terrestrial communication technologies in terms of performance, costs, coverage, resilience, and scalability.
- Conduct socio-economic and cost-benefit analyses.
- Review relevant European initiatives, policies, and market developments.
- Prepare a final report with findings, conclusions, and recommendations covering railway communication requirements, benefits and limitations of GovSatCom for rail applications, comparison with alternative telecommunications solutions, technical, economic, and societal impacts, and recommendations for future deployment scenarios in Europe.
What we're looking for
- Degree (or final-year Master's student) in Economics, Business Administration, Economics and Commerce, or a related field.
- Excellent analytical and research skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English (fluent both spoken and written).
- Legal authorization to work in EU is required.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of transportation, telecommunications, infrastructure economics, or innovation studies.
- Experience with data analysis and report writing.
- Familiarity with AI tools and digital research methods.
- Knowledge of French and/or other European languages.
Your team
Digital Signaling & Systems department
Part of CoFren – Wabtec Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of brake pads for freight and passenger trains.
Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros
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About Wabtec
Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward.
Key facts
- about 30,000 employees worldwide
- CoFren – Wabtec Group is a leading manufacturer and supplier of brake pads for freight and passenger trains.
- We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What they value
- People First
- Expanding the Possible
- Lifelong learners, obsessed with better
- Leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress