Internship (d/f/m) in Payload Data Processing for space-borne Instruments
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
- 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
- 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.
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.
- 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
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
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