Job Description:

In order to support the design of future satellite missions, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Intern (d/f/m) in the field of Space-based Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance

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 as an intern (d/f/m)!

• Location: Friedrichshafen

• Start: September 1st or October 1st , 2026

• Duration: 6 months

The importance of space-based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, has been steadily increasing the last years. Highly capable SAR, Electro-Optical, or RF-sensing satellites are can be augmented by smaller, cost-effective satellites which can be deployed in larger quantities.

We are looking for applicants with a good understanding of the satellite subsystems including the various instrument types (e.g., SAR, RF), the overall system or constellation performances and the dynamic environment we are operating in.

To improve this understanding, Airbus Defence and Space develops innovative space-based capabilities for ISR. Your job will be to support those activities, especially in the RF signal sensing domain.

Your location
At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen, you will be working 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

• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.

• Work with modern/diversified technologies.

• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member - you are not hired to brew coffee!

• Compensation.

• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Design and Implementation or improvement of software tools used for the simulation and analysis of space-based RF signal sensing or ISR in general.

• Simulation, analysis and optimization of different mission scenarios and assessment of mission performance in the domain of RF signal sensing or ISR in general.

• Supporting work for running projects within the domain of space-based ISR.

Desired skills and qualifications

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

• Strong background in orbital mechanics, satellite systems, mission analysis and experience in RF signal sensing would be an asset.

• Strong background in object-oriented programming (e.g., Python) with a focus on numerical optimization.

• Strong communicative skills and positive attitude towards teamwork.

• Fluent English and German.

• Interest in space-based ISR and space in general.

Upon the successful completion of the six-month internship, students may undertake a master's thesis within the same subject area.

Please upload all of the following documents: dedicated cover letter for this position, CV, relevant transcripts of record, enrolment certificate. Applications without a cover letter or with only a generic one will not be considered.

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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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

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