Intern (m/f/d) Redundant Flight Software Development
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
About the Team
Our international and agile software team is searching for a motivated Intern in Redundant Flight Software Development. 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 writing software and fault-tolerant architectures that directly safeguard mission success? Join us and help shape the next generation of resilient launch vehicle systems.
Your Tasks
- Support the design, build and test of prototype redundant flight computer architectures and network topologies utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware
- Evaluate and modify COTS hardware configurations to expand operational envelopes in extreme flight environments
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify failures, define fault-tolerance requirements and implement robust software countermeasures
- Analyze the overall avionics architecture to identify opportunities for leveraging standard instrumentation sensors and processing units to improve system fault tolerance
- Design and build Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups to validate enhanced fault-tolerance algorithms
Your Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor or Master studies in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Computer Science, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in embedded software development, gained through academic projects, student competitions, or prior internships
- Understanding of sensor and actuator interfacing, including hardware - software integration and communication between embedded systems and peripheral devices
- Experience working with Python, C/C++, Git and Linux
- Self-driven, hands-on mentality paired with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving
- Fluent oral and written English skills (all day-to-day activities are performed 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 | |
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Paid Time Off: 20 days annual leave and special leave days |
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| Team Culture: Join regular company and team events | |
| Parking: Free Parking for car and bike |
Insights
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.
🚀 Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application in English.
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