Internship within Engineering: Conceptualisation, Design & Simulation of a small asteroid probe

Job description

Internship within Engineering: Conceptualisation, Design & Simulation of a small asteroid probe

Airbus Defence & Space Friedrichshafen (ex Astrium SL)

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Are you looking for an internship? Would you like to discover the work of advanced spacecraft engineers? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us as an intern (m/f) in Friedrichshafen (35 hours/week, flexi-time).

Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: 01.09.2017
Duration: 6 months

As an intern you will acquire an in-depth insight into work on a challenging new concept in the field of interplanetary spacecraft design (asteroid probe). This comprises adequate configuration of each subsystem to meet the mission requirements and scientific objectives.

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Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your exciting tasks:

·  Objectives & requirements identification including breakdown to system and subsystem level
·  Conceptualization of system architecture
·  Design, detailed design, interface definition of the relevant subsystems and components
·  Simulation of the nominal operational scenario and critical mission phases on relevant subsystem level, but may also comprise part of the AOCS control algorithms

Required skills

You offer:

·  Enrolled student within Mechanical Engineering, Engineering / Avionics or similar field of study
·  Good knowledge of CAD systems and Matlab/Simulink would be a plus
·  English: fluent/negotiation level
·  German: would be a plus

You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.