Systems Engineer Graduate Intern

In the fast-growing nanosatellite market, ISISPACE is looking for a motivated MSc thesis student who wants to contribute to the improvement of our engineering processes. This thesis will focus on the practical use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within the nanosatellite industry. For each nanosatellite mission, considerable engineering effort is invested in configuration management, interface control, documentation, verification planning, and verification tracking. Your thesis will explore whether MBSE, specifically using the open-source tool Capella, can offer a pragmatic way to streamline these activities.

Your responsibilities include:

• Investigate current MBSE practices in the space industry, with a focus on small satellite systems.

• Identify typical engineering challenges in nanosatellite projects, such as configuration management, interface control, documentation, verification planning, and verification tracking.

• Assess whether MBSE tools, particularly Capella, can help improve these processes in a practical, efficient way.

• Compare MBSE applied to process and architecture modelling with its more common use for mathematical modelling (e.g. power budgets, data budgets, orbital modelling).

• Develop an initial pragmatic MBSE prototype tailored to the needs and workflow of ISISPACE projects.

• Highlight where MBSE adds value — and where it may not — for common nanosatellite development activities.

• Present your findings with clear recommendations for potential implementation or follow-up work.

• You are currently pursuing an MSc degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• A strong interest in systems engineering, system architecture, modelling, or MBSE methodologies.

• The ability to structure complex technical information clearly and logically.

• Affinity with the space industry and motivation to contribute to real engineering challenges.

• Previous experience with MBSE, modelling tools, or systems engineering is a plus, but not required, curiosity and initiative matter more.

What do we offer?

• A thesis assignment with real impact on our internal engineering processes and future satellite missions.

• Hands-on exposure to an international systems engineering team working on nanosatellite design, verification, and project execution.

• Guidance from experienced engineers throughout the entire thesis period.

• An open, friendly, and collaborative work environment where new ideas are encouraged.

• A unique opportunity to gain insight into the full lifecycle of a nanosatellite, from concept to orbit.

Why should you join us?

We bring together a team of dedicated people from all over the world that are fun and pleasant to work with. We are a very down to earth organization while at the same time being a global leader in the field of nanosatellites.

We greatly encourage new ideas and are open to suggestions from all employees on how to make ISISPACE a better company. Depending on your own interest and qualifications, you can have a career in technology, either as a specialist or a generalist. Alternatively, there are opportunities in a managerial or project management role.