Internship / Masterthesis - Laboratory for Enabling Technologies
Company presentation
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
Job description
Are you looking for an internship or thesis? Would you like to discover the work of an engineer (d/f/m)?
Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at the Laboratory for Enabling Technologies (LET).
Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: September 2022
Duration: 6 month
Our Mission
Airbus in Friedrichshafen, Germany, operates the Laboratory for Enabling Technologies (LET). The task of the LET is to develop, enhance and prove technologies for future space missions and to support all future programs, in general. During the last years, the LET builds up deep heritage and knowledge, in the field of laser metrology and Electric Propulsion (EP).
In order to enhance the in-house EP development, the LET hosts facilities to characterize electric thrusters and components required to operate EP Subsystems.
Currently, the LET executes together with different European partners the iFACT programme as European Research and Innovation action (H2020) and several other EP related development projects.
In the framework of these activities, we are offering an internship or thesis student position.
Your tasks
You will participate in the propulsion development activities performed.
Your tasks will include electronic development, lab testing of electric thruster, cathode characterization
and other activities required in order to continue laboratory operations.
Profile description
Your Profile
- enrolled full time student (d/f/m) within engineering, mathematics, physic or similar fields of study
- Strong interest in scientific research and especially in electric propulsion
- First experiences in scientific working and laboratory experience
- Good knowledge and understanding of measurement and control engineering
- Good knowledge of electrical engineering
- Good all round knowledge of rocket propulsion systems, with an understanding of the functionality of thrusters, valves, regulators, etc.
- Basic knowledge of optical/laser engineering and plasma physics,
- A good understanding and hands-on experience of propulsion test GSE and test instrumentation, including set up / programming ,
- Writing detailed reports, scientific publications, and presenting at internal peer reviews and external customer reviews,
- Knowledge in: CAD/ Matlab / LabVIEW / Latex
- English: fluent
- You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.
Other information
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.airbus.com
Please provide the following documents: cover letter, C.V., relevant certificates, current certificate of enrollment