Job Description:

In order to support the design of a satellite mission for the inspection of other objects in space, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an

Intern (d/f/m) in the field of Space Situational Awareness and Intelligence

Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the space industry? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Neo & Defence department as an intern (d/f/m)!

• Location: Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen

• Start: November/December 2026

• Duration: 6 months

Within the last years, space near the Earth has become more and more crowded with active satellites by an increasing number of diverse operators as well as by passive space debris. In order to maintain safe and secure operations in space, we need a good understanding of the space environment and the objects therein.

To improve this understanding, Airbus Defence and Space develops innovative space-based capabilities for the detection, classification and characterization of other objects in space. Your job will be to support those activities.

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).

• A final thesis is possible after consultation with 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design of satellite missions with Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Intelligence context.

• Analysis of satellite platforms, sub-systems and payloads.

• Simulation, analysis and optimization of different mission scenarios and assessment of mission performance.

• Design and Implementation or improvement of software tools used for the simulation and analysis of SSA systems and missions.

• Supporting work for running projects within the domain of space safety and security.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full time Master student (d/f/m) in space or aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering, physics, mathematics, software engineering or related fields.

• Strong background in orbital mechanics, AOCS and/or mission analysis.

• Experience in programming (Python) and with dedicated mission analysis tools (e.g., STK, Orekit, GMAT).

• Strong communicative skills and positive attitude towards teamwork.

• Fluent English, good German skills would be beneficial.

• Interest in Space Situational Awareness topics and space in general.

• Knowledge in optics and image processing and control technology will be an addition.

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

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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Internship

Experience Level: Student

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