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Working Student - Embedded Software & Testing (m/w/d) at NEX Aero
NEX Aero is hiring a Working Student - Embedded Software & Testing (m/w/d) in NEX Aero GmbH Office,NEX Aero GmbH HQ. On-site.
About NEX Aero
NEX Aero is developing autonomous heavy-lift cargo drones (vertical take-off and landing) for offshore and maritime logistics. The aircraft can carry up to 100 kg of time-critical cargo to ships, offshore platforms, and remote sites, and is designed to operate in salt water, wind, and on moving decks. The company is initially focusing on missions such as resupplying vessels and delivering parts to wind farms, and plans to expand into inland logistics.
Working Student - Embedded Software & Testing (m/w/d) job description
About the role
As a Working Student in Embedded Software & Testing you will support the development and hands-on validation of embedded systems for advanced aerospace and UAV platforms. You will work closely with experienced engineers in the lab, contributing to real hardware bring-up, debugging, and testbench development. This role offers a strong practical focus, giving you the opportunity to work directly with electronics, measurement equipment, and prototype systems while building up your embedded software skills.
Your responsibilities
- Support the development and debugging of embedded software in C/C++ for real hardware platforms
- Set up, maintain, and document testbenches for avionics and UAV subsystems (e.g., power distribution, communication interfaces)
- Perform hardware bring-up, integration, and functional testing of embedded systems
- Assist in debugging activities using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies
- Support development and testing of low-level drivers and communication interfaces (CAN, UART, RS485/232, Ethernet)
- Contribute to system integration activities by testing interfaces between software, hardware, and external components
- Assist in implementing and validating firmware flashing and update procedures
- Support automated testing activities (e.g., HiL setups, CI pipelines) and document test results
Your profile
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- First hands-on experience with embedded programming in C/C++ (e.g., university labs, personal projects, internships)
- Strong interest in working with real hardware, lab equipment, and test setups
- Basic understanding of microcontrollers and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet)
- Experience with debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.) is a strong plus
- Practical, hands-on mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach to testing and troubleshooting
- Proactive, reliable team player with a willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and fluency in English
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