
You enjoy tackling difficult problems, and you like challenges? You have a strong interest in software development or software validation & verification, and a passion or curiosity about Space Technologies and Space Science, and you may be looking for ways to combine them in your future career. Then get involved, apply to us...
You bring enthusiasm and innovative ideas, and we offer you an excellent entry into the aerospace industry with multiple career paths and possibilities. Working with our experts, you will be trained to become a future expert Engineer in the aerospace sector.
You will work up to 20 hours per week at our Headquarters in Darmstadt with the option to work full-time during semester breaks.
We would also like to emphasise that we expect someone to remain as a working student for at least 12 months, i.e., we expect candidates to remain enrolled at the University for the next 12 months.
The role will be to support our Space Project Teams by:
Providing support in improving and setting-up of development environment and tools
Maintenance and development activities of internal infrastructure tools
Ad-hoc investigations on (technical) subjects related to our ongoing projects
Involvement in studies and prototyping activities
Other actives depending on your interests and skills.
Ongoing Studies in Computer Science / Software Engineer / natural sciences or similar.
Essential
Knowledge of programming and scripting languages (e.g. C++/Java/C#, Python....)
Familiar to Linux Operating System
Work well in a team as well as alone
Fluency in English (at least level B2)
Desirable
First experience with Software Development Methodologies and Technologies (also from private projects)
Seniority:
Primary Location:
DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus
Additional Locations:
Contract Type:
Working-student
Hybrid Working:

Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.
Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023.
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