Internship System Engineering Space Propulsion (F/M/X)

InSpacePropulsion Technologies GmbH; Ludwigsburg; Vor Ort; EUR 10.000 - 15.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working hours

Office and home hybrid work

Professional skill development

End-to-end development exposure

Dynamic space propulsion startup

Zusammenfassung

InSpacePropulsion Technologies GmbH is seeking a propulsion systems engineering intern to gain hands-on experience from fluid schematic design to CAD modeling and structural evaluation for CubeSats and SmallSats.

You will own full subsystems, work with experienced engineers, and contribute to real missions while learning to deliver reliable propulsion systems for space applications.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing aerospace/mechanical/industrial engineering or related field.
• Strong CAD and GD&T fundamentals for propulsion systems.
• Self-driven and able to manage tasks independently.
• Familiarity with fluid system schematics and fluid hardware components.
• Good written and verbal communication in technical context.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.
• Bonus for student rocketry team involvement.

Aufgaben

• CAD and technical drawing creation for propulsion subsystems.
• Select and specify critical fluids and mechanical hardware.
• Create and maintain P&IDs for fluid systems.
• Perform preliminary structural hand calculations or FEA.
• Design electrical interfaces for propulsion components.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, testing, and safety teams.

Kenntnisse

3D CAD

GD&T

P&IDs

FEA basics

Technical documentation

English fluency

German helpful

Rocketry team experience

Ausbildung

Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Current student

Tools

Fusion 360

NX

CATIA

Jobbeschreibung

Your Main Responsibilities

At ISPTech, we’re shaping the future of space propulsion. As a propulsion systems engineering intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge projects that push the boundaries of technology for CubeSats and SmallSats. You will take ownership of full subsystems from initial fluid schematic design to detailed CAD modeling and structural evaluation. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real missions, and learn what it takes to deliver reliable propulsion systems for space applications.

Your Key Responsibilities

• CAD & Technical Drawing Creation: Modelsystemcomponents and assemblies, producing production-readytechnical drawingsusingGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• ComponentSelection & Specification: Trade, size, and specify critical fluidsystemand mechanical hardware, including tanks, control valves,and temperature sensors.
• Fluid System Architecture & P&IDs:CreateandmaintainPiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Structural Design & Analysis: Conduct preliminary structural hand calculationsand/orFinite Element Analysis (FEA) to verify hardware integrity under launch loads, vibration, and thermal environments.
• Electrical & Instrumentation Interfacing: Define and design electrical interfaces for propulsion components, specifying wire harnesses, connector types, and pinouts for power, telemetry, and command control.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with manufacturing, test, and system safety teams to ensure designs meet assembly, testing, and operational constraints.

Your Qualification

• Studying aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering,industrialengineeringor a related field
• Proficiencyin 3D CAD software (e.g.Fusion, NX, CATIA, or similar) and a foundational understanding of GD&T principles.
• Proactive, self-directed working style, able to manage complex tasks independently
• Familiarity with fluid system schematics (P&IDs) and common fluid/pneumatic hardware components.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and design reviews.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• Ideally: Experience working in a student (rocketry) team

Our Benefits

• An exciting work environment encompassing the whole process from the development, building, and launch of space propulsion systems
• Flexible working time
• Combination of working in the office, at home, and on the go
• Professional skills development through a broad base of responsibilities and freedom
• Engage directly and actively participate in the end-to-end development processes of an expanding NewSpace start-up

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