Internship (d/f/m) in Optical Instrumentation for Space

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 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

You are looking for an exciting opportunity for your internship in the field of optical technologies and their use in space applications?

Then apply now for the following job posting!

We look forward to you joining us as for an internship (d/f/m) at Airbus!

Location: Ottobrunn (near Munich)

Start: 1.4.2021

Duration:  6 months

You will be working in the business division “Airbus Optical Instruments”.

As Europe's largest manufacturer of Optical Instruments for space applications, our portfolio covers all types of optical instruments, e.g. imaging spectrometers, meteorological sounders, LIDARs, high resolution cameras, and optical communication terminals. In our technology development team, we prepare the next generation of optical payloads in Space. For these activities, we are looking for a master student to address dedicated challenges of quantum technologies for space applications.

Tasks

·  Setup of thermomechanical analyses and optical performance evaluation for optical system
·  Evaluation of technologies for space optical instruments
·  Implementation of simple mathematical models (e.g. Python/Matlab)
·  Planning, setup and optimization of optical experiments, measurements and tests
·  Data analysis and evaluation of test results as well as their interpretation
·  Literature research, writing of documentation

The following professional skills and assets are relevant for this Intership position

·  You are enrolled full time student within Physics, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar field of study
·  You are enthusiastic for new technologies,
·  Software skills (Python, Matlab, Labview) and technical skills
·  You have hands-on experience in the lab with optical elements and lab equipment is an asset
·  You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently
·  Your English is fluent and you can speak German

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.