Job Description:

In order to support the Onboard Software department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an

Intern (d/f/m) within Satellite Onboard Software

Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the work of an Embedded Software Engineer (d/f/m)? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Onboard Software department as an intern (d/f/m)!

• Location: Immenstaad
• Start: 01.10.2025
• Duration: 6 months

The Onboard Software Department is responsible for developing flight software for ENS satellite missions. Our team works on innovative solutions that ensure the reliability and performance of satellite systems in space. We are currently seeking a motivated and talented intern to join our team and contribute to the development of a next-generation software architecture.

As an intern, you will work on building a demonstrator for a distributed Data Handling architecture tailored for Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in embedded software development, microcontrollers, and Python programming.

Your location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.

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.
• 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Develop a demonstrator for a distributed Data Handling architecture specifically designed for AOCS applications.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate and test the new architecture within the existing flight software framework.
• Document your work and provide regular updates to the project team.
• Contribute to the overall development and testing of flight software for ENS satellite missions.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience in embedded software development in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Python would be beneficial.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Software Engineering

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