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

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

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH invites an intern (d/f/m) to join the On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany team in Immenstaad. Start 01.04.2027 for 3–6 months, with a 35-hour week and potential for a final thesis after consultation.

You will support ADHA study tasks, set up test benches, define test scope, and develop/test scripts while documenting progress. The role offers exposure to satellite data handling, AI/secure cloud architectures, and an international environment with

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in a relevant engineering field.
• Fluent in English; German/French/Spanish beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support setup of test bench and test specification.
• Execute and evaluate functional tests of the prototype unit.
• Document all work in detail.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

English fluent

Data handling focus

V&V knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering

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.

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.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type:
Internship -------

Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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