PMO Intern – Next-Generation Drone Development (d/f/m)

922E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Immenstaad am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Final thesis possible

Travel within Europe

International environment

Modern technologies

Generation Airbus network

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a PMO Intern for Next-Generation Drone Development in Friedrichshafen. You will support the Project Management Office as an student intern, contributing to milestone tracking, documentation, and agile ceremonies.

The program runs for six months starting 01 March 2027 with a 35-hour work week, opportunity for a final thesis, and potential European travel. Fluent English is expected; German is a plus; you will work with Jira, Confluence, and Google

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
• Preferred fields: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration (technical focus), Aerospace Engineering, Management, or Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: assist the Project Manager in tracking milestones, deadlines and resource allocation.
• Engineering Support: organize technical documentation and track engineering changes.
• Agile Facilitation: support Scrum ceremonies and maintain healthy workflow.
• Tool Management: train for Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace.
• Data & Reporting: visualize progress with dashboards and status reports for leadership.

Skills

Organizer mindset

Proactive ownership

Fluent English

German language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description: In order to support Project Management Office, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a PMO Intern - Next-Generation Drone Development (d/f/m)

We look forward to you supporting us in Project Management Office as an intern (d/f/m)!

Job Details

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Programme & Project Management

Location: Friedrichshafen

Start: 01.03.2027

Duration: 6 months

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

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.
• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Assisting the Project Manager in tracking milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure the program development stays on track.
• Engineering Support: Working closely with the Chief Engineer to organize technical documentation, track engineering changes, and ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated.
• Agile Facilitation: Supporting our Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives) and helping the team maintain a healthy workflow.
• Tool Management: Acting as a "Power User" in training for our digital ecosystem - managing tasks in Jira, organizing documentation in Confluence, and streamlining communication via Google Workspace.
• Data & Reporting: Helping to visualize project progress through dashboards and status reports, turning raw data into actionable insights for leadership.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
• Preferred fields: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration (with a technical focus), Aerospace Engineering, Management, or Information Technology.

Soft Skills

• The "Organizer" Mindset: You are the person in your friend group or study group who organizes the trips, the schedules, and the shared documents. You find satisfaction in bringing order to chaos.
• Proactive Ownership: You don't wait to be told what to do. If you see a spreadsheet that is messy or a Jira board that is outdated, you feel a natural urge to fix it.
• Technical Aptitude Language: Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Digital Fluency: Familiarity with (or a strong desire to master) Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace.

Company Culture

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.

Compliance and Inclusion

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.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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