JOB DESCRIPTION:

In order to support the Future Programmes department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an

INTERN (D/F/M) SIMULATION AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND MISSILE DEFENCE

Are you looking for an internship? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Future Space System Programs department as a student (d/f/m) with your internship!

• Location: Immenstaad am Bodensee
• Start: 01.09.2025
• Duration: 6 months

Future satellite missions are currently being investigated which use optical measurements for a real-time trajectory estimation of space objects. Possible applications are the observation of launchers and re-entry vehicles.
An initial simulation environment for performance engineering of such a satellite-based observation mission is already established and subject to ongoing extensions. The goal of this work will be supporting the software development of particular modules, such as a GUI as well as subroutines for track handling and multi-target tracking.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Fulltime enrolled student (d/f/m) within (software) engineering, computer science, physics or comparable.
• Good knowledge in numerical methods and data filtering algorithms.
• Good knowledge in coding in Java (FXML) or similar GUI frameworks.
• Experience in coding in Fortran 95+.
• Fluent English and/or German.
• You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.
  Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.
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EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

• Gain an insight into the field of space-based target detection and tracking and corresponding in-house simulation software.
• Assist in software development of adapting subroutines for GUI and multi-target tracking.
• Code documentation.
• Document the results.