
Posted 2 months ago
Intern (m/f/d) Redundant Flight Software Development
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Supports the design, build, and test of redundant flight computer architectures and fault-tolerant software for launch vehicles, including HIL test setups and FMEA analysis.
About this role
About Rocket Factory Augsburg
About the Team
Our international and agile software team is searching for a motivated Intern inRedundant 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 |
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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 German or English.
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