Internship (d/f/m) in Satellite Operations and Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR)

Job Description:

In order to support the Functional Architecture and Validation Department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Intern (d/f/m) within Satellite Operations and Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery

Are you passionate about Space and looking for an internship in this field? Would you like to discover the work of an Intern within the Functional Architecture and Validation Department?

• Location: Immenstaad
• Start: September 2026
• Duration: 6 months
  
  

We are looking for an Intern to join our Functional Architecture and Validation department for Germany (TSEAG4). TSEAG4 focuses on 5 main areas: Avionics Architecture, Mission/Satellite Operations, Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR), Software Architecture and Functional Validation. We provide dedicated engineering services for Earth Observation, Science and Telecommunication missions. Our ways of working are mostly integrated within the mission project teams and contribute throughout the complete development cycle of our space missions, starting with early phase studies, all the way up to the launch and on-orbit mission operations.

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

• Support the setting-up and customization of Avionics related applications & tools used by Ops/FDIR and Avionics Qulification Architects
• Support the Avionics requirements management process & non-conformance handling
• Support the day-to-day activities of the Avionics Architects on running satellite projects
  
  

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Enrolled full time student (d/f/m) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics
• Experience programming with Python
• Experience in working with the Atlassian collaboration software is a plus
• English (fluent) mandatory
• You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently
  
  

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:

Support to Management

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