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AIT Intern

InSpacePropulsion Technologies

InSpacePropulsion Technologies

Ludwigsburg, Germany
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
Your Main Responsibilities
  • Supportassemblyand integration ofpropulsion systems and related prototypes, qualification units, and flight models.
  • Derive the best way to assemble and test(sub)systems, create and improve assembly protocols and contribute to process optimisation.
  • Contribute to the development of the qualification documents of the propulsion system to meet launcher requirements.
  • Be a key part in pressure, functional and environmental testing for propulsion system qualification, including preparation, execution, and post-processing
  • Support the HyNOx SmallSat project.
Your Qualification
  • Studying aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering,industrial engineering or a related field
  • Hands-on mentality, not afraid of getting hands dirty and approaching new fields of work
  • Honesty and athoroughcraftmanship attitude (when assembling propulsion systemsevery screwcounts)
  • Interest in the space sector and space hardware
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus
  • Ideal: Experience with fluid systems, valves, andany othermechanical work
  • Ideal: Experience working in a student (rocketry) team
Our Benefits
  • An exciting work environment encompassing the whole processfrom the development, building, and launch of space propulsion systems
  • You get to put your hands on space propulsion systems
  • Flexible working time
  • Combination of working in the office, at home, and on the go
  • Professional skills development through a broad base of responsibilities and freedom
  • Engage directly and actively participate in the end-to-end development processes of an expanding NewSpace start-up
About us
InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) is pioneering a new era of space mobility - delivering propulsion solutions for every spacecraft and every mission. As spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the company offers cost-effective, robust and quickly available in-space propulsion solutions based on more than 10 years of R&D. ISPTechs two technologies - HyNOx and HIP_11 - serve every spacecraft from small CubeSats to large landers and capusles. The propulsion technologies are designed to meet the growing demand for reliable and economical propulsion systems in the rapidly growing space market.