Student Worker Satellite Navigation Engineering (m/f/d)

spaceopal GmbH

Job Description

Spaceopal ist der Hauptauftragnehmer für den Betrieb des europäischen Galileo-Satellitennavigationssystems und verwaltet sämtliche Galileo-Serviceoperationen. Der von der Europäischen Kommission (EC) vergebene Vertrag an Spaceopal betrifft nicht nur die Satelliten im Weltraum. Die Galileo-Serviceoperationen werden hochwertige Positionierungs-, Navigations- und Zeitdienste weltweit als zivil kontrollierter Service mit garantierter Abdeckungskontinuität bereitstellen.

Werden Sie Teil eines multinationalen Teams hochqualifizierter Fachleute in einem dynamischen Arbeitsumfeld. Werden Sie Teil eines der größten und komplexesten Technologieprojekte Europas.


In Spaceopal, we're looking for a motivated student to join our team as a student-worker focused on satellite navigation systems, especially on the Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) and Authentication Services (OSNMA, CAS). This role provides a unique opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge GNSS technologies. You will collaborate closely with the project manager and delve into the complexities of new Galileo and Multi GNSS receivers and algorithms.

As part of the Engineering team, you will work on:

- Analyzing requirements for GNSS receivers

- Conducting verification and validation to ensure functionality and performance

- Developing and integrating basic software modules

- Preparing and maintaining technical documentation

- Contributing to project milestones and team meetings


To be successful in this role, you should have:

- Background studies in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Competence in programming, especially with C/C++ and/or Python

- Basic knowledge of Linux systems

- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment

- Interest in satellite navigation and complex algorithms

**Why Join Us?**

This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience with a leading force in GNSS engineering. As a subsidiary of Spaceopal, our company is deeply involved in satellite navigation services. Spaceopal, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has over 100 employees and has been the Galileo Service Operator since 2016. It ensures the continuous, reliable, and accurate functioning of the EU's satellite navigation system and manages Galileo Service Operations, including 28 satellite and ground infrastructure


  • Work-Life-Balance, z. B. durch flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle und mobile Bürooptionen
  • Arbeitgeberunterstützte Altersvorsorge
  • Arbeitgeberunterstützte Kantine, kostenloser Kaffee- und Obstschnell-Service
  • Zentrale Lage des Büros
  • Persönliche Entwicklungs- und Schulungsoptionen
  • Regelmäßige Unternehmens- und Teamevents
  • Internationales Arbeitsumfeld mit dynamischen, multikulturellen und motivierten Teams
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