Internship within Electric Propulsion (d/f/m)

at  Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an

INTERNSHIP WITHIN ELECTRIC PROPULSION (D/F/M)

Are you looking for an internship 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) as an intern (d/f/m)!
Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: March 2025 or later
Duration: 6 months
Your location
At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.
Your benefits
Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
Work with modern/diversified technologies.
At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate .
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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