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Airbus

Internship (d/f/m) in Payload Data Processing for space-borne Instruments

Location:  Immenstaad am Bodensee, Germany
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

In order to support our Data Processing team, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for an

Intern in Payload Data Processing for space-borne Instruments (d/f/m)

  • Location: Friedrichshafen
  • Start: March 2027
  • Duration: 3-6 months

In strong collaboration with the instrument engineering teams, the department develops the on-ground processing of scientific instrument measurement data.

This internship focuses on remote sensing data processing and software development, combining scientific and engineering tasks for Earth Observation missions. As an intern (d/f/m), you will

  • Gain experience in engineering within a cross-disciplinary and international team.
  • Learn about Earth observation from space and space science methods.
  • Develop software in a mixed science and industry context, including: Algorithm development and testing. Code hygiene and performance optimization. Testing and build chains.

Your location

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen, you’ll work on innovation while enjoying the benefits of a scenic location. Relax with panoramic views of Lake Constance during lunch in our canteen. After work, join our corporate sports groups for activities like running, sailing, or skiing.

Your benefits

  • Attractive salary and a 35-hour workweek with flexitime for a balanced work-life integration.
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Working at Airbus

Hybrid

Fully flexible hours

Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders
On-site catering
Modern office
L&D budget
Lunch and learns
Hackathons
Share options
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
401K
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Faith rooms

Awards & Accreditations

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

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2nd – Most loved - Large companies

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Most Mission Driven Company

Top 5 - Most Mission Driven Company

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1st - Best Work-Life Balance

1st - Best Work-Life Balance

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3rd - Best Career Progression

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Top 5 - Most Inclusive Company

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Top 10 - Most Flexible Company

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  • International environment with opportunities to network globally.
  • Work with modern and diverse technologies.
  • Active participation in team meetings-you’re a valued member, not just an assistant.
  • Opportunity to join the Generation Airbus Community to expand your professional network.
  • Your tasks and responsibilities

    • Understand the measurement concept of Earth Observation payloads and their data processing workflows.
    • Design, prototype, and analyze algorithms for: Geometric processing of remote sensing data. Radiometric and spectral processing for space-borne instruments (e.g., imagers, radars, sounders).
    • Identify and implement development lifecycle activities to ensure the system meets regulatory and program requirements.

    Desired skills and qualifications

    • Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) within aerospace or numerical engineering, natural sciences, physics, mathematics, software engineering or similar field of study
    • Basic experience with a high-level programming language like Python.
    • Experience in numerical analysis or computational physics is advantageous.
    • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.
    • Fluent in English or German.

    Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrolment certificate.

    Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

    Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

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    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.

    Company:
    Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

    Employment Type:
    Internship
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    Experience Level:
    Student

    Job Family:
    Support 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.
    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.

    Airbus 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 emsom@airbus.com .

    At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

    Company employees:

    165000

    Gender diversity (m:f):

    70:30

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