Paid Mandatory Internship – Software Engineering (3–6 months)

Our Mission At constellr, we're harnessing the power of space to solve one of Earth’s greatest challenges: climate resilience & security in a changing world. Our thermal satellite constellation delivers the most accurate land surface temperature data on the market, equipping commercial players, governments, defence agencies, and global institutions with the thermal intelligence they need to make strategic decisions– from national security and infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience. As a fast-scaling company with offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, Washington and Toulouse, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and strategists is building the future of space-based Earth observation Location: This position is offered on a hybrid basis in our Freiburg office, Germany - working closely with colleagues in the engineering team. Your Role We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to support our Satellite Technology team in improving internal engineering tools and documentation systems used in satellite development. During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience working with engineers on real systems engineering workflows and software tools that support the development and operation of our satellite constellation. You will work closely with experienced engineers and receive mentorship throughout the internship. This position is a paid internship (Pflichtpraktikum) as part of a university degree program, in accordance with German labour regulations. Key Responsibilities Support the maintenance and improvement of internal systems engineering documentation platforms. Assist in building automation tools for requirements management, task tracking, and visualisation. Help integrate external data sources via APIs. Support engineers in using and improving internal documentation and tooling. Contribute to improving internal engineering workflows and processes. All tasks are performed under supervision and are aligned with the educational objectives of the internship. What You Will Learn The role of software in supporting space systems engineering workflows Methods used by satellite development teams to manage requirements, documentation, and engineering data Practical approaches to building automation tools for engineering teams Collaboration practices in modern engineering teams using DevOps tools and documentation platforms The way software tools directly support real satellite missions and engineering processes