Internship in Satellite On-Board Data Handling: Integration of Data Handling Unit

Airbus SE; Immenstaad am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week (flexitime)

Final thesis possible after department

Travel within Europe (possible)

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH (Internship) in Immenstaad am Bodensee seeks a full-time student concentring on Electrical Engineering or similar to support the Integration of Data Handling Unit for Satellite On-Board Data Handling projects. The role includes bench setup, test specifications, and execution of functional tests.

You will work in agile teams across satellite tech areas, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud architectures, with a chance to draft a final thesis after consultation with the

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering, Information Theory, or equivalent.
• Fluent English language skills; other languages beneficial.
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Interest in Data Handling and/or Processors is a plus.
• Knowledge of Validation and Verification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support setup of the test bench for the Data Handling Unit prototype.
• Prepare test specifications and execute functional tests.
• Generate test scripts, run test cases, evaluate results, and document findings.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Data handling

Processors

English fluent

Education

Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: In order to support the On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany team, Airbus Defence and Space is offering an Internship in Satellite On-Board Data Handling: Integration of Data Handling Unit (d/f/m)

Location: Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen

Start: 01.04.2027

Duration: 3-6 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.
• Traveling within Europe is possible after consultation and agreement from 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

Airbus is contributing in central roles to the Advanced Data Handling Architecture (ADHA) Study sponsored by the European Space Agency. In the frame of the study the first Hardware digital unit is built in 2027. The selected candidate will support the setup of the test bench, test specification, execution and evaluation of the functional tests of this prototype unit. The internship will start with an introduction to ADHA and the selected candidate will be provided with documentation to familiarize with the topic (self-study). In a second step the test scope will be defined together with a leading engineer. Thereafter the selected candidate will (support) the setup of the test, specify the test, generate the respective test script, execute the test cases, evaluate the results and generate a test report. All the work will be documented in detail.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of Electrical Engineering, Information Theory or an equivalent field of study.
• Language skills: English fluent, German/French/Spanish are beneficial
• Teamplayer in a multidisciplinary team
• Good Communication skills
• Focus on Data Handling and/or Processors is a plus
• Knowledge in Validation and Verification (V&V) is a plus

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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