Working Student Avionics, Spectrum

**Mission Brief** As an Avionics Working Student in the Reusability Program, you support the engineering team in the preliminary design and coordination of reusability experiments. Initially supporting ESA reusability studies, you translate Spectrum test insights into architecture‑level performance assessments, design constraints and development targets. You perform preliminary sizing of actuators, instrumentation layouts, harnessing and interface with the specialist departments (Avionics, GNC) to ensure compatibility and compliance with system constraints. Your Role in Our Space Mission: - Avionics system design: design avionics architecture, constrained by mission objectives, pre-existing architecture and available components. - Support program‑level decisions by delivering structured results, trade offs, and data‑driven recommendations. - After familiarizing with existing architecture, interface with GNC department on system requirements, avionics system capabilities, instrumentation. - Drive ground requirements for telemetry and data processing. - Participate in data analysis and documentation. - Support rapid prototyping and testing activities. **Qualification Checklist** - Enrolled in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Electrical, Mechnical Engineering) - More than 1 year’s experience in high-tech projects related to avionics - Experience with avionics system and component layout and design - Good communication and teamwork skills - Able to manage different tasks with different priorities - Proficient in common CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, Siemens NX) - Fluent in English Bonus Skills - Participation in student groups or amateur engineering competitions (e.g. EuRoC, SAC, IREC) - German proficiency **Benefits** - **Subsidised lunch:** Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day - **Flexible mobility budget**: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket or a fuel allowance - **Sport Clubs membership:** Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) - **Free snacks and drinks:** Indulge in a variety of free snacks and beverages to keep you fuelled throughout the day - **Physical and mental well-being:** Access via OpenUp the online support from certified psychologists and lifestyle experts at no cost to you and your family - **And Much More!** Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team. **Who we are** We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations. We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation. We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us? Visit [](http://www.isaraerospace.com/) **Data Protection**We process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our [Privacy Policy](https://isaraerospace.com/privacy-policy). **Disclaimer**Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.