Hardware Engineering
Hardware Engineering Working Student
Working Student · Part-time
Akilaris was founded on the belief that the orbital economy only works if space stays safe. We build AI-powered space intelligence and collision avoidance that lets satellite operators act in minutes, not days. Joining Akilaris means joining a small, fast team in Bremen, Europe’s City of Space, where your work ships to real operators and directly protects real assets in orbit.
You join the hardware team hands-on: writing FPGA modules and firmware, building test rigs, running measurements. Your code and boards are stepping stones toward hardware that flies.
Responsibilities
- Implement and verify FPGA modules and embedded firmware components
- Build test setups and automate measurements (Python)
- Support board bring-up, debugging and environmental pre-tests
- Document designs and test results so others can build on them
Basic Qualifications
- Enrolled in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or a related program
- Basic experience with C/C++ or VHDL/Verilog from coursework or projects
- Comfortable in a lab; careful and curious
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Personal or university projects (CubeSat teams, robotics, Formula Student, ham radio)
- Python for test automation and analysis
- PCB design basics (KiCad/Altium)
Additional Requirements
- 10–20 hours per week during the semester (more during breaks possible)
- Enrolled at a university for the entire duration of the engagement
- Lab work requires regular presence in Bremen
What We Offer
- Direct impact: your work ships to production and is used by real satellite operators
- Work side by side with the founders: short paths, fast decisions, real ownership
- Flexible hours built around lectures and exam phases (for student roles)
- Office in Bremen, Europe’s City of Space, in the heart of a dense aerospace ecosystem, with hybrid options
- A high-trust, high-velocity culture: we iterate like a launch company, not a corporation
- Clear growth path: many student roles convert into permanent positions
How to Apply
No forms, no portals. Email your CV together with a cover letter or a portfolio (projects, GitHub, publications, whatever shows your work best) to info@akilaris.com with the subject line “Application: Hardware Engineering Working Student”. Tell us in a few sentences why this mission matters to you.
Location
Bremen, Germany, On-site lab + flexible hours, 10–20 h/week.
info@akilaris.com
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We reply to every serious application.