Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Aerospace

MasterThesiswithinElectricPropulsion(d/f/m)

€15–20k ~AI est. Friedrichshafen, Germany FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Master Thesis within Electric Propulsion (d/f/m) at Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. Skills: Electric Propulsion, Test equipment development, Prototyping. Develop test equipment for Electric Propulsion testing. Develop thrust balance”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Enrolled full-time student, Relevant transcripts of records, Enrollment certificate

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience in technical field, Basic programming knowledge Matlab, Basic programming knowledge Python, Basic programming knowledge LabView, Good knowledge in dedicated field, Good knowledge measurement and control engineering, Basic knowledge optical/laser engineering, Basic knowledge plasma physics, Fluent English language skills, German language skills

What You'll Do.

Develop test equipment for Electric Propulsion testing

Develop thrust balance

Develop plasma diagnostic systems

Develop Electric Propulsion thrusters

Test thrusters under development

Develop cathode by rapid prototyping

Develop test facility automation

Develop control systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Weekly team meetings

Full Job Description

****Job Description:**** In order to support the Laboratory for Enabling Technologies (LET), Airbus Defence and Space is offering a # Master Thesis within Electric Propulsion (d/f/m) Are you looking for a master thesis and want to get to know the work of an Electric Propulsion Engineer (d/f/m)? 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)! * Location: _Friedrichshafen_ * Start: _September 2026_ * Duration: _6 Months_ Airbus 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). In 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. ## 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 an 35-hour week (flexitime). * 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 a

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