Aerospace Engineer Intern

Published 29 of October

About FOSSA Systems

FOSSA Systems is a leading space engineering and telecommunications company with +50 employees, specializing in developing and deploying IoT satellite solutions for remote asset management. Leveraging advanced miniaturization and mass production techniques, FOSSA has launched over 25 satellites and is actively deploying a groundbreaking satellite constellation to deliver cost-effective, cutting-edge connectivity solutions.

With headquarters in Madrid and an R&D center in Lisbon, FOSSA Systems is at the forefront of innovation in satellite manufacturing, operations, and IoT connectivity.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated student to join our Aerospace department as an intern. You will support the day-to-day design and flight dynamics operations of the FOSSA satellite fleet, working alongside experienced engineers.

We are searching for curious, proactive people who enjoy learning in dynamic, young and agile teams and want to get hands-on experience with both hardware and software solutions for space applications.

During your internship you will get exposure to different stages of the development cycle across our ground, space and user segments.

Responsibilities


  • Support the design and operation of AOCS subsystems
  • Assist in the conceptual and preliminary design of FOSSA space platforms
  • Take part in testing and integration activities of space subsystems
  • Contribute to the development of Flight Dynamics tools and products
  • Help develop and test flight and ground aerospace software

Profile


  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar, and able to sign an internship agreement with your university
  • Programming skills in at least one science-oriented language (C, Python, Matlab, Julia)
  • Good foundations in applied mathematics and numerical methods
  • Good knowledge of Astrodynamics / Space Mechanics
  • Ability to write clear technical documentation
  • Good level of English (professional working proficiency)

Preferably


  • Coursework or projects in Control Theory (e.g. Kalman filters)
  • Academic projects in mission design, trajectory optimization or space navigation
  • Participation in a rocketry team, CubeSat project, engineering club or similar
  • Contributions to open-source space-oriented software

Why FOSSA?


  • A real-world internship in a pioneering company transforming the satellite IoT connectivity landscape
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge space technology in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers and real responsibility from day one
  • Flexible schedule compatible with your studies and a strong focus on work-life balance

FOSSA is a fast growing, revolutionary and dynamic company that works every day to find the latest technology on the market and make wonderful and functional things with it.

We trust each and every one of our employees and give them the space to contribute ideas, to grow, to investigate, to try and learn from their mistakes.

We are a company that believes in equal opportunities, all applications will be considered and no discrimination for any reason will be tolerated.

Location: Las Rozas, Madrid

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