Internship in Satellite On-Board Data Handling: Integration of Data Handling Unit (d/f/m)

Airbus; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Final thesis possible

Travel within Europe

International environment

Modern technologies

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH offers an internship in Satellite On-Board Data Handling: Integration of Data Handling Unit (d/f/m). Start: 01.04.2027 for 3–6 months at Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen.

You’ll join the On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany team as an intern and contribute to test bench setup, test specification, and evaluation of prototype unit tests. You will work in an environment with experts in satellite technology, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud architectures.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering or Information Theory or equivalent.
• Fluent English; German/French/Spanish are beneficial.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Interest in Data Handling and/or Processors is a plus.
• Knowledge of Validation and Verification (V&V) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the test bench for the ADHA prototype.
• Support test specification, execution, and evaluation of functional tests under supervision.
• Document procedures, results and prepare a test report.
• Contribute to test scripts and evaluation activities as part of an agile team.

Skills

English fluent

Team player

Good communication

Data Handling focus

Education

Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering or Information Theory

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). Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the work of a Development Engineer for On-Board Data Handling (d/f/m)? We look forward to you supporting us in the On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany team as an intern (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.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

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.

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.

Compliance and Equality

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.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

We support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.