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AIT Mech & Propulsion intern in Munich

The Exploration Company

The Exploration Company

Munich, Germany
Posted on Jul 21, 2025

Location

Munich, Germany

Employment Type

Intern

Department

MAITAIT

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented AIT intern to help us in our mission by supporting the integration and test activities on mechanical and propulsion system.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

  • Supporting the process definition and tools setup

  • Sequence definition

  • Procedures writing

  • Supporting the AIT operations / executions / tests

Tasks:

Your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

  • You will be supporting the procurement of tools not already defined (if any new needs)

  • You will be supporting the writing of the procedures detailling the assembly operations and tests

  • You may have to support the team to write other mechanical procedures for structure assembly or test setups

  • You will be responsible to improve the processes and procedure with the lessons learns of the previous operations (mainly improvement of the tests)

  • You will be a key player fortest reports writing

  • You may have to support the team in other factory setup as we are a growing company, the perimeter can evolve along the mission.

What we would love to see from you:

In the role of propulsion intern ideally, you will have the following:

  • studying for an Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science / propulsion or equivalent

  • Willingness to contribute to build and support a new team

  • Organised and rigourous

  • Hands-on approach

  • Inventive and problem solver

  • team spirit

Skills and Behaviours

  • Good organizing and prioritization of tasks

  • Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

  • Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

  • Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Quality, and Teamwork

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

  • We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.