Internship / Master Thesis: Advanced Power Electronics & Hardware Design

Airbus; München; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week (flexitime)

International environment

Modern technologies

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany is offering an Internship / Master Thesis in Advanced Power Electronics & Hardware Design (d/f/m). Location is near Munich (Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn), starting December 2026 for 5–6 months.

You will explore cutting-edge semiconductor devices and converter topologies, design PCBs, and validate concepts through simulation and lab testing. The role suits an enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering with strong PCB design and simulation skills, fluent

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Solid understanding of basic power electronics components and inverter topologies.
• Experience with PCB design and layout (KiCAD preferred).
• Proficiency in circuit simulation using PLECS and LTSpice.

Responsibilities

• Research modern semiconductor devices (SiC, GaN) and converter topologies for high-performance applications.
• Model and analyze converter topologies with PLECS and LTSpice; validate concepts before prototyping.
• Design and develop PCBs for power electronic prototypes with optimized layouts.
• Prototype, test, and compare results with simulations in the lab.

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

Circuit simulation

KiCAD

English

German

Tools

PLECS

LTSpice

KiCAD

Job description

Job Description

In order to support Electrification Technologies department, Airbus Defence and Space is offering an Internship / Master Thesis: Advanced Power Electronics & Hardware Design (d/f/m). Are you looking for an internship or a master thesis and want to get to know the work of a Power Electronics Researcher (d/f/m)?

Location: Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn

Start: December 2026

Duration: 5-6 months

Are you passionate about power electronics and eager to work on next-generation hardware designs? We offer a flexible and exciting opportunity – whether you are looking for an Internship or a Master Thesis. Join our team to design, simulate, and build innovative power electronic converter systems.

Your locationOur site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
• 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

• Research & Exploration: Investigate modern semiconductor devices (e.g., SiC, GaN)and innovative converter topologies suited for high-performance applications.
• Simulation & Modeling: Use PLECS and LTSpice to model converter topologies,analyze circuit behavior, and validate design concepts prior to prototyping.
• Hardware Design: Design and develop PCBs for power electronic prototypes, focusing on optimized layout for fast switching and low parasitic inductance.
• Prototyping & Testing: Assembly, testing, and initial operation of power electroniccircuits in the laboratory, verifying simulation results with real-world measurements.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student within Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a similar field of studies.
• A solid understanding of basic power electronics components and inverter topologies.
• Proven experience in PCB design and layout (preferably in KiCAD). This is essential for the practical aspects of the work.
• Proficiency and enthusiasm for circuit simulation using tools like PLECS and LTSpice, geared towards research and rapid prototyping.
• A proactive, curious, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent communication skills in English and German.

Employment Type:Final-year Thesis

Experience Level:Student

Job Family:System Installation

Company:Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Additional Information

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