Internship within Engineering: Electric propulsion development and testing

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. 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.

Job Description

Are you looking for an internship? Would you like to discover the work of a Space Development Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us as an intern (m/f) at the Mechanical Systems Germany (35 hours/week, flexi-time).

Location: Friedrichshafen

Start: March/April

The future programmes earth observation and science department of Airbus - Space Systems in Friedrichshafen (Germany) runs the Laboratory for Enabling Technologies. The LET develops and tests Electric Propulsion for future space missions beside other activities.

Topic:

Electric propulsion development and testing.

Your Tasks:

·  Support of the thruster characterisation campaign;
·  Thruster assembling;
·  Data analysis;
·  Further development of our thruster test facility;
·  Plasma diagnostic development;
·  Thrust balance electronic development;
·  Power Processing Unit development and testing

You offer:

- Enrolled student within Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar field of study

- Strong interest in electric propulsion and advanced propulsion concepts

- Good knowledge and understanding of measurement and control engineering

- Good knowledge of electrical engineering

- Knowledge in CAD, Matlab, Labview, Eagle

- Basic knowledge in plasma physics

- Englisch: fluent

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

Does this job description fit your objectives and profile? Take the next step in your career and come and join us!

How to apply:

Online via www.jobs.airbus.com

Please provide the following documents: cover letter, C.V., relevant certificates, current certificate of enrolment, excerpt from your study regulations/guidelines if it is a compulsory internship)

You can direct your cover letter to: Mrs. Seeger

Should you have general questions regarding this position you can write an E-Mail to: students.germany@airbus.com.

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.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.