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

Airbus Defence and Space; Immenstaad am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Final thesis possible

Europe travel after consultation

International environment

Modern technologies

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH invites applications for an internship in Satellite On-Board Data Handling: Integration of Data Handling Unit (d/f/m). The role supports the On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany team as an intern, starting 01.04.2027 for a 3–6 month period at the Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen site.

You will assist with test bench setup, test scope, scripting, execution and evaluation of tests. English fluency is required; German/French/Spanish are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering, Information Theory or equivalent.
• Language skills: English fluent; German/French/Spanish 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup of the test bench for the Data Handling Unit integration.
• Support test specification, execution and evaluation of functional tests.
• Document test results and generate a test report.
• Familiarize with ADHA study and documentation.
• Coordinate with lead engineer on test scope and scripts.

Skills

English language (fluent)

Team player

Communication skills

Data Handling focus

Processors focus

V&V knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering / Information Theory

Job description

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

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 your support 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.

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

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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