Join Airbus Defence and Space in Friedrichshafen as a PMO Intern - Next-Generation Drone Development for a 6-month internship starting March 1, 2027. You will support project management, agile ceremonies, and engineering documentation in an international environment with a 35-hour work week and flexitime.
Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a technical focus, Aerospace Engineering, Management, or IT.
Fluent in English; German is a plus.
Familiarity with or strong desire to master Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace.
Strong organizational mindset and proactive ownership.
Skills & Responsibilities
Jira and Confluence: Manage tasks and organize documentation to streamline workflow and support Agile ceremonies.
Data visualization: Help visualize project progress through dashboards and status reports to aid leadership.
Project coordination: Assist in tracking milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation.
Engineering support: Help organize technical documentation and track engineering changes with the Chief Engineer.
Potential transition routes: People from business administration, engineering, or project management studies may bring organizational and technical skills, alongside meeting enrollment requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
In order to support Project Management Office, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a
PMO Intern - Next-Generation Drone Development (d/f/m)
Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the work of a PMO Intern - Next-Generation Drone Development? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in Project Management Office as an intern (d/f/m)!
Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: 01.03.2027
Duration: 6 months
Your location
At 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.
Your benefits
Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
Traveling within Europe is possible after consultation and agreement from the department.
International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
Work with modern/diversified technologies.
At 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.
Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.
Your tasks and responsibilities
Project Coordination: Assisting the Project Manager in tracking milestones, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure the program development stays on track.
Engineering Support: Working closely with the Chief Engineer to organize technical documentation, track engineering changes, and ensure technical requirements are clearly communicated.
Agile Facilitation: Supporting our Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives) and helping the team maintain a healthy workflow.
Tool Management: Acting as a "Power User" in training for our digital ecosystem-managing tasks in Jira, organizing documentation in Confluence, and streamlining communication via Google Workspace.
Data & Reporting: Helping to visualize project progress through dashboards and status reports, turning raw data into actionable insights for leadership.
Desired skills and qualifications
Academic Background
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
Preferred fields: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration (with a technical focus), Aerospace Engineering, Management, or Information Technology.
The "Soft" Skills (The most important part)
The "Organizer" Mindset: You are the person in your friend group or study group who organizes the trips, the schedules, and the shared documents. You find satisfaction in bringing order to chaos.
Proactive Ownership: You don't wait to be told what to do. If you see a spreadsheet that is messy or a Jira board that is outdated, you feel a natural urge to fix it.
Technical Aptitude
Language: Fluent in English; German is a plus
Digital Fluency: Familiarity with (or a strong desire to master) Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace.
Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrolment certificate.
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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type: Internship -------
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Programme & Project Management
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