JOB DESCRIPTION:

In order to support Airbus Defence and Space we are looking for a Bachelor’s or Master’s student who wants to write a

FINAL THESIS WITHIN ELECTRIC PROPULSION (D/F/M)

Are you looking for an opportunity for your final thesis and want to get to know the work of a Electric Propulsion Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Laboratory for Enabling Technologies (LET)!
Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: October 2025 or later
Duration: 6 months

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Space Engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• Hands-on experience in any technical field is desirable.
• Basic programming knowledge Matlab, Python and/or LabView.
• Good knowledge in your dedicated field of engineering.
• Good knowledge and understanding of measurement and control engineering.
• Basic knowledge of optical/laser engineering and plasma physics would be an asset.
• Fluent in English, German would be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

• Development of test equipment for Electric Propulsion testing, such as thrust balance or plasma diagnostic systems.
• Electric Propulsion thruster development, including testing of thrusters under development.
• Cathode development by rapid prototyping.
• Development of test facility automation and control systems.
• And many other activities required in order to excel in Electric Propulsion Research and Development.