Internship - Socio-Economic Analysis of Satellite Communications for Regional Railways

Location: Rome, it Employment Type: {'id': 'part-time', 'label': 'Part-time'}

Job Description

Cofren – Wabtec Group , is a leading manufacturer and supplier of brake pads for freight and passenger trains. You will be part of the Digital Signaling & Systems department.

How will you make a difference?

As Internship - Socio-Economic Analysis of Satellite Communications for Regional Railways 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 such as public mobile networks, private wireless networks, and fixed telecommunications infrastructures. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative European study at the intersection of railway digitalization, satellite communications, and transport economics.

What will your typical day look like?

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.

What do we want to know about you?

Required

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).

Preferred

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.

Location

Remote

Contract

6 months internship

Monthly Reimbursement of 1000 Euros

La ricerca è rivolta a candidature di entrambi i sessi, ai sensi delle leggi 903/77 e 125/91, e a persone di tutte le età e tutte le nazionalità, ai sensi dei decreti legislativi 215/03 e 216/03. CoFren Srl effettuerà il trattamento dei dati personali dei candidati nel rispetto della normativa sulla privacy.

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, 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. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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