Aerospace Engineer - Working Student Luft

We are hiring! Bifrost Defence is looking for a Working Student in Aerospace Engineering for our product company Luft. About Luft Luft builds tethered and free-flying aerostat and kite platforms, plus a powered airship, with in-house ground stations, for persistent, low-cost aerial overwatch.

Based in Munich, Germany, with field testing in Ukraine. Luft is one of Bifrost Defence's product companies, currently in flight-test prep. The role You develop and simulate aerostats and balloons in real-world scenarios, then iterate them into the next version.

We agree on your focus together, based on your background, with clear ownership, a clear result, and a clear deadline. Twenty hours a week, arranged around your timetable, working directly with the technical lead.

Tasks • Support design, build, and testing of aerostat, kite, and airship platforms • Run simulations and analyze test data to inform the next design iteration • Work with suppliers and vendors on component specs and integration • Document test results and technical findings for the engineering team • Help prepare hardware and logistics for field tests in Germany and Ukraine • You own project outcomes from start to finish and drive your own initiatives Requirements • You are studying aerospace engineering, aeronautics, or something similar, and are in the later stages of your studies • Proficiency in Python or C++ • Previous experience with Zeppelins or aerostats is a plus • Fluent in English; German strongly preferred Benefits • Hands-on work on hardware that's actually flying, not a simulation exercise • Direct line to the technical lead, your ideas get tested, not filed • Real flight-test exposure in Germany and Ukraine • A small team where your work moves the platform forward, fast We are looking forward to your application!