Internship (d/m/f): Innovative Cleanliness Tools, Contamination Monitoring & Digital Reporting

Airbus SE; Deutschland; Presencial; EUR 8900 - 13.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

35-hour week (flexitime)

Final thesis possible

International environment

Modern technologies

Generation Airbus Community

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Immenstaad am Bodensee invites applications for a 6-month internship in the Cleanliness and Contamination Control department. Start is April 2027, with a 35-hour work week and potential for a final thesis.

The role offers an international environment and exposure to modern technologies and global networking opportunities. The internship focuses on tool improvement, digital lab-note automation, and data handling using Python, MATLAB, or VBA, plus contamination

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a university program (Bachelor's or Master's) majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• Solid understanding of particle contamination, size distribution, surface interaction mechanisms, and molecular contamination and detection techniques.
• Experience with FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and SEM/EDX is required.
• Familiarity with quantitative chemical analysis via FTIR is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or VBA for data handling and process automation.
• Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills, an autonomous work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Tool Improvement & Monitoring: Apply and optimize innovative C&CC monitoring tools and procedures for tracking particle and molecular contamination across active space programs.
• Digitalization of Lab Notes: Follow up on and expand the automation of laboratory notes, reporting templates, and data aggregation routines (using Python, MATLAB, or Excel VBA).
• Analytical Support: Assist in sample verification and contamination qualification using FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and SEM/EDX.
• Methodology Development: Support the evaluation of new contamination measurement methods to improve cleanliness verification workflows.
• Space Mission Support: Prepare, sample, and process contamination data to ensure space hardware meets strict cleanliness requirements for unmanned missions.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: In order to support the Cleanliness and Contamination Control department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an Intern (d/m/f): Innovative Cleanliness Tools, Contamination Monitoring & Digital Reporting

Location: Immenstad am Bodensee. Start: April 2027. Duration: 6 months.

Your location At the Airbus site in Immenstaad on Lake Constance, you’ll work where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers vision, you will shape technological innovations across domains. Our location thrives on dialogue: on campus, you’ll connect with a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, as well as tomorrow's Combat Cloud and Ground Support. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, from AI-powered Earth observation to secure cloud architectures. Anyone seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.

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.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Tool Improvement & Monitoring: Apply and optimize innovative C&CC monitoring tools and procedures for tracking particle and molecular contamination across active space programs.
• Digitalization of Lab Notes: Follow up on and expand the automation of laboratory notes, reporting templates, and data aggregation routines (using Python, MATLAB, or Excel VBA).
• Analytical Support: Assist in sample verification and contamination qualification using FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and SEM/EDX.
• Methodology Development: Support the evaluation of new contamination measurement methods to improve cleanliness verification workflows.
• Space Mission Support: Prepare, sample, and process contamination data to ensure space hardware meets strict cleanliness requirements for unmanned missions.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program (Bachelor's or Master's) majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• A solid understanding of particle contamination, size distribution, surface interaction mechanisms, and molecular contamination and detection techniques as well as laboratory programming/automation.
• Experience with FTIR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, and SEM/EDX is required.
• Familiarity with quantitative chemical analysis via FTIR is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or VBA for data handling and process automation.
• Highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills, an autonomous work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.

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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Support to Management

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