Internship in Avionics and System Testing - 6 months contract

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension solutions

Training opportunities

Staff restaurant discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft is seeking a motivated engineering student to assist in test setup design, data acquisition and model development for system simulations. You will refine Matlab/Simulink models and GUI tools, and support Hardware-in-the-Loop testing to optimize performance.

This role offers exposure to international teams and hands-on electronics integration. The position emphasizes analytical problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication in English, with German as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Basic knowledge of Matlab/Simulink for system modelling.
• Familiarity with fieldbuses (Ethernet, CAN) and hardware integration; electronics design/assembly (PCBs) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a self-driven, responsible working style.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German at B2 level or higher is an advantage.
• Good communication skills for working in an international environment and collaborating across manufacturing, assembly and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design test setups, including test devices, wiring, and data acquisition systems
• Develop and refine Matlab/Simulink models & Graphical User Interfaces for system simulation
• Perform and support Hardware-in-the-Loop testing to optimize system performance
• Conduct and report system tests autonomously
• Support the test engineers in their projects

Skills

Matlab/Simulink knowledge

Analytical skills

Team communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Eng degree program

Tools

PCB design

Hardware integration

Fieldbus (Ethernet/CAN)

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

• Plan and design test setups, including test devices, wiring, and data acquisition systems
• Develop and refine Matlab/Simulink models & Graphical User Interfaces for system simulation
• Perform and support Hardware-in-the-Loop testing to optimize system performance
• Conduct and report system tests autonomously
• Support the test engineers in their projects

With this you convince us

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Basic knowledge of Matlab/Simulink for system modelling
• Familiarity with fieldbuses (e.g. Ethernet, CAN) and hardware integration, as well as electronics design/assembly (e.g. PCBs) is an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a self-driven, responsible working style
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and German at B2 level or higher is an advantage
• Good communication skills for working in an international environment and collaborating across manufacturing, assembly and engineering teams

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

• We want to address everyone with our job ad's and are committed to diversity in our company