Internship within Engineering: FLP2 SmallSat IF Engineering

Job description

Internship within Engineering: FLP2 SmallSat IF Engineering

Airbus Defence and Space Friedrichshafen (ex Astrium SL)

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. 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 a Development Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us as an intern (m/f) at the Space Systems Advanced Projects Germany department (35 hours/week, flexi-time).

Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: November

Over the last years a microsatellite platform has been developed from the University of Stuttgart and Airbus DS Friedrichshafen. This platform is called the Future Low-cost Platform (FLP) and it is targeted for the 50-150kg class of small satellites. The FLP is suited for a variety of mission scenarios.
Airbus has industrialized, functionally enhanced and further modularized this platform which is now called the “Flexible LEO Platform” (FLP2).

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Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

·  Analysis of data and electrical interfaces and compatibility for new payload and platform equipment of the FLP2 SmallSat platform
·  Engineering analysis, interface diagram design and documentation, data interface compatibility documentation

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.

Required skills

You offer:

·  Enrolled student within Aerospace Engineering or similar field of study
·  Sound knowledge in C++
·  English: fluent (spoken and written)

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