Airbus Defence and Space offers an internship in Satellite Radio Frequency Communications for the On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany team at Immenstaad on Lake Constance. You work on one of two packages: improving the satellite test environment or updating the Link Budget Tool. The internship starts on 01.04.2027 and lasts 3 to 6 months. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the full job description and gathered every work package, benefit and requirement in one place.
The Internship at a Glance
📍 Location: Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen
🗓️ Start: 01.04.2027
⏱️ Duration: 3-6 months
🏢 Team: On-Board Data Handling and Communications Germany
🔧 Role you get to know: the work of a Development Engineer for Radio Frequency Communications (d/f/m)
Your Location
At the Airbus site in Immenstaad on Lake Constance, you work where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space and Air Power takes shape, in an environment that offers vision and lets you shape technological innovations across domains.
The location thrives on dialogue: on campus you connect with a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, as well as tomorrow's Combat Cloud and Ground Support. Teams work in agile formats on challenges from AI-powered Earth observation to secure cloud architectures.
Your Benefits
💼 An attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime)
📘 A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department
✈️ Travel within Europe is possible after consultation and agreement from the department
🌍 An international environment with the opportunity to network globally
🧪 Work with modern and diversified technologies
🤝 The opportunity to join the Generation Airbus Community to expand your network
Two Possible Work Packages
Based on your profile and preferences, one of two work packages can be considered.
Work Package 1: Test Environment Improvement
During satellite integration and final verification of the spacecraft, data generated by system test runs has to be processed. This process is currently semi-automated. The objective is to increase automation of test data processing and evaluation by writing tools and/or test scripts.
The test data used for development comes from the real satellite Flight Model. You are in direct contact with the Engineering team and the AIT team and work next to the real satellite flight models in the clean room. The tool improves the efficiency of the engineering and AIT teams and has a direct impact on day-to-day business.
Work Package 2: Link Budget Tool
Airbus has developed a tool to analyse satellite Telecommand, Telemetry and Mission Data Link Budgets, covering Radio Frequency Signal Waveform Definition, Transmitter and Receiver characteristics, Link Margins, Data Rate, Atmospheric Model and Orbit Position.
The selected candidate makes updates on this tool, documents it and runs test runs.
How Both Packages Work
For both packages you are first introduced into the respective tool environment and given documentation to familiarize yourself with the topic (self-study). In a second step the tool is used in a sandbox mode. The planned updates and development are specified with a leading engineer, then implemented and tested. Finally, all updates are well documented.
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Desired Skills and Qualifications
🎓 Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in Electrical Engineering, Information Theory or an equivalent field of study
🧮 Proficiency in Matlab
🗣️ Fluent English; German, French or Spanish are beneficial
🤝 Team player in a multidisciplinary team with good communication skills
📡 Focus on Radio Frequency is a plus
📊 Knowledge of link budgets is a plus
📝 Knowledge of automation for document generation (MS Word) is a plus
🤖 AI knowledge and vibe coding skills are a plus
The posting adds: not a 100% match? No worries, Airbus supports your personal growth.
Documents to Upload
📎 Cover letter
📎 CV
📎 Relevant transcripts
📎 Enrollment certificate
Our guides to the Europass CV and to writing a motivation letter can help you prepare the CV and cover letter. You can also read how paid internships abroad work for students.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Airbus satellite RF communications intern do?
The intern works on one of two packages: improving the satellite test environment by automating test data processing with tools and scripts, or updating, documenting and test-running Airbus's Link Budget Tool for satellite telecommand, telemetry and mission data links.
Where and when does the internship take place?
At Airbus in Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance, Germany, starting on 01.04.2027 and lasting 3 to 6 months.
Who can apply?
Enrolled full-time students in Electrical Engineering, Information Theory or an equivalent field, with proficiency in Matlab and fluent English.
Can I write my final thesis during the internship?
A final thesis is possible after consultation with the department.
Which documents do I need to upload?
A cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts and an enrollment certificate.
Is travel within Europe possible?
Yes, after consultation and agreement from the department.
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
