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 Defences 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.

• 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

• 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

• Hands-on work on hardware thats 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!