Government Relations Intern

Role As Government Relations Intern at SE3, you will support and expand SE3's engagement with governmental institutions across Europe. You will contribute to strategic initiatives across Germany, the United Kingdom, the Nordics and Ukraine. This is a role with real responsibility from day one, at a company building some of the most advanced autonomous systems in Europe.

• Support the development and execution of country-specific government engagement strategies across SE3's priority markets

• Analyse national and European defence procurement frameworks, public funding instruments and regulatory developments, and translate insights into actionable strategic recommendations

• Contribute to national and international public funding applications

• Prepare briefings, background memos and strategic materials for senior-level meetings with public sector representatives

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in political science, international relations, public affairs, law or a related field

• First-hand experience within a governmental institution e.g. federal ministry, parliament, EU body or international organisation

• Strong understanding of European political institutions and defence policy landscapes

• Native-level German and English (C2); French is a strong plus

• Proactive, structured and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment; prior exposure to technology policy, defence innovation or entrepreneurial environments is a plus

Minimum 4 months, 6 months strongly preferred.

What we value

• Ownership: take responsibility for outcomes and remove obstacles to delivery without requiring direction

• Execution: convert discussions into clear decisions, decisions into deliverables

• High standards: hold yourself and the team to a consistently high standard of work

Perks & benefits

• 31 paid days off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off

• Well-being access: free membership to gyms, yoga and wellness through EGYM Wellpass

• Team offsites: 2 company retreats per year

About SE3 SE3 Labs develops foundational Spatial AI technology for autonomous systems. The software processes sensor data in real time into a three-dimensional operational picture, synchronised across all platforms. Operators command the entire fleet using natural language. One operator, many systems, maximum effect. We combine deep scientific expertise, grounded in over a decade of leading research in AI and computer vision, with a clear focus on building systems that are proven in real-world environments.

Equal opportunity SE3 is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.