MAIT Additive Manufacturing Materials Intern (Aerospace)

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany; on-site

Company

Develops innovative aerospace technologies for space transportation, including the Nyx Earth, Nyx Moon, and Storm vehicles.

What you will do

• Support additive manufacturing material characterization campaigns and analyze powder, metallurgical, microstructural, and mechanical testing data.
• Contribute to alloy development, LPBF process parameter development, material characterization, and heat treatment optimization.
• Assist with LPBF build preparation, process monitoring, post-build evaluation, and operation of LPBF equipment after training.
• Prepare build reports, material test summaries, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and qualification documentation.
• Support quality activities, including non-conformance investigations, data collection, and corrective action tracking.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or having completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Good fundamentals in materials science, material characterization methodologies, and mechanical testing.
• Strong interest in additive manufacturing technologies and aerospace applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with careful and consistent technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Fluent English required; the role is on-site in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Nice to have

• Experience with LPBF, metallography, microscopy, powder characterization, or mechanical testing.
• Knowledge of nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, copper alloys, and stainless steels.
• Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or research environments.
• Experience preparing laboratory reports, build reports, work instructions, test documentation, or technical procedures.
• Experience with Excel, Python, R, or similar data analysis and visualization tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making and structured goals and systems.
• Open and collaborative approach to risks, obstacles, and problem-solving.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on advancing space transportation.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV for consideration.
• Offers are subject to a role- and country-dependent background check.