Working Student - Flight Dynamics & Control (m/f/d)
NEX Aero GmbH Office, NEX Aero GmbH HQ
Part-time
Working Student
About the role
As a Working Student - Flight Dynamics & Control, you will support the development and validation of advanced control laws and high-fidelity simulation models for UAV platforms. Working closely with flight control, systems and software engineers, you will contribute to control system integration and flight test activities, gaining hands-on experience from concepts through real-world validation.
Your responsibilities
- Support the design, simulation and validation of flight dynamics models and control laws for aerospace and UAV systems
- Assist in the development and testing of control algorithms, including stability augmentation, guidance and control allocation strategies
- Contribute to trajectory generation and analysis for mission planning and flight envelope studies
- Develop and maintain models and simulations in MATLAB/Simulink for flight dynamics, control systems and system integration
- Support integration of control algorithms into real-time environments, including C/C++ implementations where required
- Assist in system-level testing and validation, including SIL/HiL setups and analysis of simulation and test data
- Support preparation and execution of flight test activities, including data analysis and model validation against flight data.
- Document models, assumptions and results to support development, validation and knowledge transfer
Your profile
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- Strong interest in flight dynamics, control systems and aerospace applications
- Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation and control design
- Good understanding of control theory and flight mechanics
- Initial programming experience in C/C++ or willingness to learn and apply it in embedded or simulation contexts
- Familiarity with trajectory generation, control allocation or multivariable control concepts is a plus
- Experience with real-time simulation platforms (e.g., Speedgoat) is advantageous but not required
- Independent, proactive, and technically curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking ownership of complex problems
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English
About us
Who We Are - NEX Aero
At NEX Aero, we are redefining how critical cargo moves across the world.We design, build, and operate next-generation heavy-duty drones capable of reaching places traditional logistics can’t, connecting remote communities, enabling urgent healthcare deliveries, and strengthening supply chains in a changing world.
Based in Munich, we are an ambitious team of engineers, operators, and innovators working hands-on at the intersection of aerospace, clean technology, and logistics. Our work moves beyond prototypes, it creates real-world impact where reliability, reach, and resilience matter most.
At NEX Aero, you won’t just build systems. You’ll help unlock access, progress, and opportunity for industries and communities worldwide.
Benefits — What You Can Expect
- Purpose-Driven Work: Join a mission that matters, advancing sustainable logistics and connecting the disconnected.
- Cutting-Edge Innovation: Work hands-on with next-generation drone systems, hydrogen technologies, and autonomous operations.
- Fast-Paced Learning: Grow faster through deep technical challenges, field missions, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborative Culture: We value clear communication, radical ownership, and low-ego teamwork across every role and level.
- Professional Growth: Shape your role as we scale, with opportunities to lead projects, innovate solutions, and expand your expertise.
- Attractive Locations: Work from our modern offices or R&D lab both in the center of Munich, with flexible working options depending on your role.
- Real-World Impact: See the results of your work directly, from successful flight tests to critical deliveries that move what matters most.
At NEX Aero, we are serious about the mission, and we enjoy the ride.