Job Opportunities in Germany

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 a

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

Are you looking for a master’s thesis and want to get to know the space industry? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us as a master student (d/f/m)!

• Location: Friedrichshafen
  
• Start: March 1 st , 2025
  
• Duration: Six 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 design, simulate and trade-off different mission and satellite concepts to fulfill this goal.

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

• Familiarization with the use-case, the mission goal and typical spacecraft capabilities.
  
• Definition of different rendezvous and inspection mission scenarios including different targets, observer capabilities and initial orbits.
  
• Familiarization and selection of suitable tools for the preliminary mission simulation and analysis.
  
• Simulation, analysis and optimization of the different mission scenarios.
  
• Derivation of preliminary system requirements.
  
• Regular presentation of progress, preparation of the Master Thesis and thorough documentation of the work.
  

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full time Master student 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.
  
• Knowledge in optics and image processing and control technology will be an addition.
  

Please upload all of the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts of record, enrollment certificate.
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Company:
Airbus Defence and Space Gmb H
Employment Type:
Final-year Thesis -

Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:

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