[Hiring] Internship - Socio-Economic Analysis of Satellite Communications for Regional Railways @Wabtec

Role Description

You will support a strategic study on the use of Governmental Satellite Communications (GovSatCom) for regional railway lines across Europe. In particular, you will focus on assessing the technical, economic, and societal benefits of satellite communications for railway operations, compared with alternative telecommunications solutions.

• 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 including:
  • railway communication requirements
  • benefits and limitations of GovSatCom for rail applications
  • comparison with alternative telecommunications solutions
  • technical, economic, and societal impacts
  • recommendations for future deployment scenarios in Europe

Qualifications

• 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).

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Remote location.
• 6 months internship.
• Monthly reimbursement of 1000 Euros.