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Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Laboratory for Enabling Technologies (LET) team as a masters student (d/f/m)!\nLocation: Friedrichshafen\nStart: February 2027\nDuration: 6 Months\nAirbus in Friedrichshafen/Immenstaad, 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 programmes, in general. During the last years, the LET builds up deep heritage and knowledge, in the field of laser metrology and Electric Propulsion (EP).\nIn order to enhance the in-house EP development of the Advanced Cusp Field Thruster, the LET hosts facilities to characterize electric thrusters and components required for several EP related development projects. In the framework of these activities, we are offering an internship or master thesis student position.\nYour location\nAt the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation 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.\nYour benefits\nAttractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).\nInternational environment with the opportunity to network globally.\nWork with modern/diversified technologies.\nAt Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.\nOpportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.\nYour tasks and responsibilities\nDevelopment of test equipment for Electric Propulsion testing, such as thrust balance or plasma diagnostic systems.\nElectric Propulsion thruster development, including testing of thrusters under development.\nCathode development by rapid prototyping.\nDevelopment of test facility automation and control systems.\nand many other activities required in order to excel in Electric Propulsion Research and Development.\nDesired skills and qualifications\nEnrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Space Engineering or an equivalent field of study with relevant transcripts of records\nHands-on experience in any technical field is desirable.\nBasic programming knowledge Matlab, Python and/or LabView.\nGood knowledge in your dedicated field of engineering.\nGood knowledge and understanding of measurement and control engineering.\nBasic knowledge of optical/laser engineering and plasma physics would be an asset.\nFluent English language skills and German would be an advantage.\nPlease upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.\nTake your career to a new level and apply online now!\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:\nFinal-year Thesis-------\nExperience Level:\nStudentJob Family:\nSupport to Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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