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

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

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week (flexitime)

International network

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Munich area seeks an internship or master thesis student to advance power electronics research. You will explore SiC/GaN devices, design PCBs in KiCad, and validate concepts with PLECS and LTSpice, followed by prototyping, testing and analysis.

The role offers a 35-hour week, flexitime, and an international environment with the Generation Airbus network.

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 PCB design and layout experience (KiCAD) essential for practical work.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools (PLECS, LTSpice) for research and rapid prototyping.
• A proactive, curious and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Research and explore modern semiconductor devices (SiC, GaN) and converter topologies.
• Model converters with PLECS and LTSpice to validate designs before prototyping.
• Design and develop PCBs for power electronic prototypes with optimized layouts.
• Prototype, test, and verify circuits in the lab, comparing measurements to simulations.

Skills

Power electronics knowledge

PCB design KiCad

Circuit simulation (PLECS/LTSpice)

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering student (Bachelor/Master)

Tools

KiCad

PLECS

LTSpice

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)? We look forward to you supporting us in the Electrification Technologies department as an intern (d/f/m)!

Location

Location: Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn

Start: December 2026

Duration: 5-6 months

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.

Company Information

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Employment Type: Final-year Thesis ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: System Installation

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At Airbus, 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.