Paid Mandatory Internship – Software Engineering (3–6 months)

Our Mission

At constellr, we're harnessing the power of space to solve one of Earth’s greatest challenges: climate resilience & security in a changing world. Our thermal satellite constellation delivers the most accurate land surface temperature data on the market, equipping commercial players, governments, defence agencies, and global institutions with the thermal intelligence they need to make strategic decisions– from national security and infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience.

As a fast-scaling company with offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, Washington and Toulouse, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and strategists is building the future of space-based Earth observation.

Location

This position is offered on a hybrid basis in our Freiburg office, Germany - working closely with colleagues in the engineering team.

Your Role

We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to support our Satellite Technology team in improving internal engineering tools and documentation systems used in satellite development. During this internship, you will gain hands‑on experience working with engineers on real systems engineering workflows and software tools that support the development and operation of our satellite constellation.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and receive mentorship throughout the internship.

This position is a paid internship (Pflichtpraktikum) as part of a university degree program, in accordance with German labour regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and improvement of internal systems engineering documentation platforms.
• Assist in building automation tools for requirements management, task tracking, and visualisation.
• Help integrate external data sources via APIs.
• Support engineers in using and improving internal documentation and tooling.
• Contribute to improving internal engineering workflows and processes.

All tasks are performed under supervision and are aligned with the educational objectives of the internship.

What You Will Learn

• The role of software in supporting space systems engineering workflows
• Methods used by satellite development teams to manage requirements, documentation, and engineering data
• Practical approaches to building automation tools for engineering teams
• Collaboration practices in modern engineering teams using DevOps tools and documentation platforms
• The way software tools directly support real satellite missions and engineering processes

About you

You are currently studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and are looking to complete a mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum) as part of your university degree.

• Basic Python programming skills.

• Familiarity with markup languages (Markdown, reStructuredText).

• Experience with Git or version control.

• Interest in engineering tools and automation.

Required Skills

• Basic Python programming skills.
• Familiarity with markup languages (Markdown, reStructuredText).
• Basic experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Interest in engineering tools and automation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevOps tools or CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Interest in space systems engineering or satellite development.
• Experience with data analysis or visualisation tools (e.g. matplotlib, numpy, pandas).

Technologies You May Work With

• Languages: Python, Markdown, reStructuredText, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
• Tools: Git, Docker, GitHub Actions.
• Platforms: Internal engineering platforms and integrations (including SharePoint).

Why constellr?

• Gain practical experience in a fast-growing European space technology company
• Work closely with engineers, developing a commercial thermal satellite constellation
• Learn how software supports real-world space systems engineering
• Be part of an international, multidisciplinary, and collaborative team

Application Note

Please include confirmation from your university that this internship is mandatory (Pflichtpraktikum) as part of your study program. Compensation details will be shared during the interview process.

At constellr, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and the ability to tackle complex challenges effectively. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to join us on our mission to reduce global food insecurity.