Internship / Master Thesis: Advanced Power Electronics & Hardware Design (d/f/m)

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

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week (flexitime)

International environment

Modern/diversified technologies

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH invites applications for an internship or master thesis in Advanced Power Electronics & Hardware Design near Munich. You will support the Electrification Technologies department by researching, designing, simulating, and building next-generation power electronic converter systems.

Focus areas include SiC and GaN devices, high-performance topologies, and PCB development with KiCad.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Electrical/Power Engineering as a full-time student for a final-year project or master thesis.
• A solid understanding of power electronics components and inverter topologies.
• Experience with PCB design and layout using KiCad is essential.
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as PLECS and LTSpice for research and prototyping.
• Proactive, curious and analytical problem-solving approach with good communication in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Research and exploration of modern semiconductor devices (SiC, GaN) and new converter topologies.
• Simulation and modeling of converter topologies using PLECS and LTSpice to validate concepts.
• Hardware design: design and develop PCBs for power electronics prototypes with optimized layouts.
• Prototyping, testing, and comparing measurements with simulations in the lab.

Skills

PCB design

Circuit simulation

Inverter topologies

English & German communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Enrolled full-time student in Electrical/Power Engineering

Master thesis / final-year project

Tools

KiCad

PLECS

LTSpice

Job description

Internship / Master Thesis: Advanced Power Electronics & Hardware Design (d/f/m)

In order to support Electrification Technologies department, Airbus Defence and Space is offering an internship or a master thesis and want to get to know the work of a Power Electronics Researcher (d/f/m). We look forward to you supporting us in the Electrification Technologies department as an intern (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 location

Our 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 electronic circuits 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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Final-year Thesis

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

System Installation

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