Science Summer Trainee, Hands-on Prototyping

We are looking for a Science summer trainee, hands-on prototyping to join our Weather Research and Technology at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. Spend your summer at Vaisala turning your ideas into real weather measurement prototypes and measurements, working hands-on in our Vantaa labs with expert scientists.  

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most – from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. Vaisala is recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 study. Our team of over 2,400 experts and 59 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong. 

 
What will your summer look like? 

• Building your own learning prototypes with pioneering technology, and documenting and presenting the results. 

• Getting hands-on laboratory testing experience by setting up a test plan and conducting measurements in Vaisala laboratory facilities, first indoors and then potentially outdoors. 

• Conducting lab measurements with oscilloscope. Identifying weather-related signals and waves.  

• Build own measurement setup to replicate weather phenomena.  

• Investigate instruments’ response to weather signals. Concrete proof of concept prototype to demonstrate the measurement capability and sensitivity.  

• Working with Scientist colleagues as part of the multi-disciplinary Vaisala Weather and Environment Science team. 

• Working at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa. A major part of the work requires presence in the office and labs, while minor parts of data analysis can be carried out remotely. 

What will you bring? 

• 3+ year student for example in electrical engineering or measurement technologies.  

• Familiar with laboratory equipment, e.g. signal generators and oscilloscopes.  

• Understanding of signal generation, signal processing and use of calculation tools such matlab, python.  

• Some skills in algorithm development is an advantage.  

• Interest in laboratory testing 

• Curiosity and research-mindset 

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on February 10, 2026 via the application form. Please attach your CV.