Internship: Applied Concurrent Engineering & MBSE for Space Advanced Systems Studies (d/m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is looking for an internship student (d/f/m) in Advanced Studies to work on Concurrent Engineering & MBSE for Space Advanced Systems Studies.

Concurrent Engineering & MBSE for Space Advanced Systems Studies

Location: Immenstaad
Start: 4/2026
Duration: 3-6 months

Topic

This internship focuses on performing technical and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) modelling during the early phases of space projects related to a future Space Cloud Computing mission. The selected candidate will use industry‑standard tools such as IDM‑CIC, Capella, MATLAB, Excel, etc. and related toolboxes to support system analyses and trade‑off studies.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive trade‑off analyses to support system design decisions.
• Generate essential reference files, including budget estimates and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with project engineers to refine system architectures and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Propose suitable practices for the usage of the tools to improve efficiency.
• Create material to facilitate new users in speeding up the learning process with the tools.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Full‑time student (d/f/m) enrolled in Aerospace Engineering or a similar Engineering/Physics field of study.
• Willingness to learn new tools and explore diverse engineering domains/topics (e.g., system design, mission design, thermal, mechanical, MBSE).
• Good knowledge of engineering tools such as MATLAB, Scilab, Python, and/or other software.
• Structured approach to work.
• Strong team player, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently.
• Solid capabilities and interest in documenting work.
• Fluent English and/or German skills.

Your Location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen, you'll work on innovations while enjoying a panoramic view of Lake Constance during lunch in our cafeteria. After work, join one of our many sports groups to run, sail, or ski.

Your Benefits

• Balanced work‑life balance with a 35‑hour week (flexible hours).
• Possibility of completing a thesis after consultation with the department.
• Work in an international setting with opportunities to build global contacts.
• Engage with modern and cutting‑edge technologies that drive innovations.

Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

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