Internship (d/f/m) in Payload Data Processing for space-borne Instruments

Airbus; Immenstaad am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour workweek

International environment

Modern technologies

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Friedrichshafen is offering an internship in Payload Data Processing for space-borne instruments. The role involves strengthening the Data Processing team through software development and Earth Observation data handling on real missions.

You will work in a cross-disciplinary team, learn space science methods, and contribute to algorithm development, testing, and build chains in a mixed science/industry setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in aerospace, numerical engineering, natural sciences, physics, mathematics, or software engineering.
• Basic experience with Python.
• Experience in numerical analysis or computational physics is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Git version control is a plus.
• Fluent in English or German.

Responsibilities

• Understand the measurement concept of Earth Observation payloads and their data processing workflows.
• Design, prototype, and analyze algorithms for geometric processing and radiometric/spectral processing for space-borne instruments.
• Identify and implement development lifecycle activities to ensure the system meets regulatory and program requirements.

Skills

Python

Git

Numerical analysis

English/German

Education

Enrolled STEM student (aerospace/engineering/physics)

Job description

Job Description: In order to support our Data Processing team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Intern in Payload Data Processing for space-borne Instruments (d/f/m)

Location: Friedrichshafen

Start: March 2027

Duration: 3-6 months

In strong collaboration with the instrument engineering teams, the department develops the on-ground processing of scientific instrument measurement data.

This internship focuses on remote sensing data processing and software development, combining scientific and engineering tasks for Earth Observation missions. As an intern (d/f/m), you will

• Gain experience in engineering within a cross-disciplinary and international team.
• Learn about Earth observation from space and space science methods.
• Develop software in a mixed science and industry context, including: Algorithm development and testing. Code hygiene and performance optimization. Testing and build chains.

Your location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen, you’ll work on innovation while enjoying the benefits of a scenic location. Relax with panoramic views of Lake Constance during lunch in our canteen. After work, join our corporate sports groups for activities like running, sailing, or skiing.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and a 35-hour workweek with flexitime for a balanced work-life integration.
• International environment with opportunities to network globally.
• Work with modern and diverse technologies.
• Active participation in team meetings-you’re a valued member, not just an assistant.
• Opportunity to join the Generation Airbus Community to expand your professional network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Understand the measurement concept of Earth Observation payloads and their data processing workflows.
• Design, prototype, and analyze algorithms for: Geometric processing of remote sensing data. Radiometric and spectral processing for space-borne instruments (e.g., imagers, radars, sounders).
• Identify and implement development lifecycle activities to ensure the system meets regulatory and program requirements.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) within aerospace or numerical engineering, natural sciences, physics, mathematics, software engineering or similar field of study
• Basic experience with a high‑level programming language like Python.
• Experience in numerical analysis or computational physics is advantageous.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.
• Fluent in English or German.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Support to Management

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.

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