Intern (m/f/d) GNC - Reusable Launch Vehicles

About the Team

Our international and agile team is searching for a motivated Intern in Flight Dynamics & GNC for Reusable Launch Vehicles. You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment that aims for high-performance engineering solutions in aerospace technology? Are you excited by the prospect of developing algorithms and testing flight software on real hardware to guide a first stage from re-entry to a precision landing? Join our team and help shape the future of spaceflight.

Your Tasks

• Develop multi-body mathematical models for entry, descent and landing dynamics and design autonomous guidance algorithms for real-time trajectory optimization that ensures precision landing within operational limits

• Develop optimal control allocation strategies across TVC, RCS and aerodynamic control surfaces, managing highly non-linear aerodynamic regimes and cross-axis coupling during flight

• Design and build HIL test infrastructure to validate software on real flight avionics and conduct trade studies to select optimal landing sensor architectures and testing environments

• Perform FMEA, run extensive Monte Carlo simulations with failure injection and implement health-checks to trigger safe diversion trajectories away from the landing site if vehicle systems are compromised

• Architect ground systems and interfaces to support landing operations

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in numerical simulation, optimization or control algorithms (proven through academic projects, student competitions or prior industry experience)

• Background in mathematical modelling in Matlab and Simulink

• Experience working with Python, C/C++, Git

• Independent, hands-on mindset with a structured and methodical approach to problem-solving

• Fluent in oral and written English, as all engineering tasks, tools and documentation activities are conducted exclusively in English

We Offer

Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up  Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours  Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass 

Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave and special leave days

Team Culture: Join regular company and team events  Parking: Free Parking for car and bike 

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