JOB DESCRIPTION:

In order to support the design of future satellite missions, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

INTERN (D/F/M) IN THE FIELD OF SPACE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND INTELLIGENCE

Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the space industry? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us as an intern (d/f/m)!

• Location: Friedrichshafen
• Start: As soon as possible
• Duration: Six months

Within the last years, space around Earth has become more and more crowded with active satellites by an increasing number of diverse operators as well as by space debris. In order to maintain safe and secure operations in space, we need a good understanding of the satellite and debris population, the intentions of potentially uncooperative operators and the space environment in general.
To improve this understanding, Airbus Defence and Space develops innovative space-based capabilities for the detection, classification and characterization of objects in space. Your job will be to support those activities.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled full time Master student in space or aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering, physics, mathematics, software engineering or related fields.
• Strong background in orbital mechanics, satellite systems, AOCS and/or mission analysis
• Experience in programming (Python) and with dedicated mission analysis tools (e.g., STK, Orekit, GMAT)
• Strong communicative skills and positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Fluent English.
• Interest in Space Situational Awareness topics and space in general.
• Knowledge in optics and image processing and control technology will be an addition.
  Please upload all of the following documents: dedicated cover letter for this position, CV, relevant transcripts of record, enrolment certificate.
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  This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

• Design of satellite missions with Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Intelligence context
• Analysis of satellite platforms, sub-systems and payloads
• Simulation, analysis and optimization of different mission scenarios and assessment of mission performance
• Design and Implementation or improvement of software tools used for the simulation and analysis of SSA systems and missions
• Supporting work for running projects within the domain of space safety and security