Mechanical System Engineer Master Student

• Conceptual and Detailed Mechanical Design: Developing and refining mechanical designs for various subsystems of Mini-ROXY, including but not limited to structural elements, robotic interfaces, thermal management components, and sample handling mechanisms
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA): Ensuring designs are optimized for efficient manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing, CNC machining) and ease of assembly in a space environment
• Material Selection and Characterization: Researching and selecting suitable materials for lunar applications, considering factors such as radiation resistance, thermal expansion, and mechanical properties
• Prototyping and Testing (Optional): Depending on the project scope and available resources, contributing to the development and testing of prototypes for critical mechanical components
• Documentation and Reporting: Generating comprehensive design documentation, analysis reports, and presenting findings to the project team
• Product Portfolio Development: Investigating pathways to modularize and scale the Mini-ROXY design into a broader product portfolio for future lunar ISRU missions

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX)
• Experience with FEM/FEA software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus, MSC Nastran) for structural and thermal analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes relevant to space hardware (e.g., additive manufacturing, precision machining)
• Knowledge of materials science, particularly for space applications
• Understanding of space systems engineering principles and experience with product development lifecycles is a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of motivation and a genuine interest in space exploration and ISRU technologies
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required

Knowledge of German is a plus

• 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