Working Student, Launch Vehicle Structures (m/f/d) (Aerospace)

Location: Parsdorf, Bavaria, Germany; regular on-site presence required. Candidates should be located in or near Munich.

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations, providing access to Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Support verification and validation of loads and dynamics methodologies using flight and test data.
• Develop scripts, tools, and automated workflows for data processing, simulation evaluation, and comparison.
• Compare analytical and numerical predictions with test and flight results and identify model and method improvements.
• Generate flow visualizations, section views, and engineering-relevant data extracts.
• Support sensor documentation, configuration management, trade studies, and instrumentation evaluations for flight and test campaigns.
• Contribute to Loads & Dynamics activities across structural loads, structural dynamics, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and thermal analysis.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
• Interest in data analysis, simulation, and physical systems.
• Programming experience with Python or Matlab.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Located in or near Munich and able to attend the Parsdorf site regularly.

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with CFD post-processing tools such as ParaView, Tecplot, StarCCM+, or Ansys.
• Experience with GitLab.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with real launch vehicle development, flight data, and engineering methods.
• Subsidised lunches, free snacks, and drinks.
• Flexible mobility budget with a financed Deutschlandticket or fuel allowance.
• Sponsored sports club membership through EGYM Wellpass.
• Free online physical and mental well-being support through OpenUp for employees and their families.