Satellite Navigation Engineering Trainee (Student Worker) (m/f/d) | Munich, Germany

Working Student, Part-time · Munich SPO

Tasks and Responsibilities:

In Spaceopal, we're looking for a motivated student to join our team as a student-worker focused on satellite navigation systems, especially on the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) and Authentication Services (OSNMA, CAS). This role provides a unique opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge GNSS technologies. You will collaborate closely with the project manager and delve into the complexities of new Galileo and Multi GNSS receivers and algorithms.

As part of the Engineering team, you will work on:
- Analyzing requirements for GNSS receivers
- Conducting verification and validation to ensure functionality and performance
- Developing and integrating basic software modules
- Preparing and maintaining technical documentation
- Contributing to project milestones and team meetings

Required Qualification and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Background studies in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Competence in programming, especially with C/C++ and/or Python
- Basic knowledge of Linux systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Interest in satellite navigation and complex algorithms

Work location:

SPO HQ (Munich, Germany)

Benefits:

Work-life-balance, e.g., through flexible working time models and mobile office options
Employer supported pension scheme and job ticket
Employer supported canteen, free coffee & fruit service
Centrally located office
Personal development and training options
Regular company and team events
International working environment, dynamic, multicultural and motivated teams

Part-time

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Duration:** 12 months from starting date

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About us

Spaceopal is the prime service operations contractor for the European Galileo Satellite Navigation System and manages all Galileo Service Operations. The awarded European Commission (EC) contract to Spaceopal is more than just its satellites in space. Galileo Service Operations will provide high-quality positioning, navigation and timing services to users across the whole world as a civil-controlled service with guaranteed continuity of coverage.

Do you want to get involved with us? Do you want to be a part of our interdisciplinary international teams — be part of the Galileo Family? Does your specialist area match our subjects?

If you are convinced that you are right for us, take a look at all our vacancies — or send in a speculative application! Browse through our open positions. We look forward to receiving completed applications for our job postings here.

Be part of a multinational team of high professionals in a dynamic working environment. Be part of one of Europa’s largest and most complex technology projects.

Be part of the Galileo Family!

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