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Operations Associate (Internship)

CompanyISPTech
LocationLudwigsburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The associate will provide general operational and HR support, including recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining internal knowledge bases. They will also assist founders with strategic projects, IT tool optimization, and inventory management.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
27
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
InSpacePropulsion Technologies (ISPTech) is a Spin-Off of the Institute of Space Propulsion at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Current space propulsion systems offer either low cost or a high reliability. With our solutions – based on thousands of hot firing tests at DLR’s facilities – we can serve both worlds: offering low costs with high performance and high reliability. Our two technologies are suitable for all spacecraft sizes and classes – ranging from cubesats to large satellites, capsules or landers. No matter, if you are a NewSpace player, a large satellite integrator or an institutional organisation, we will offer the right propulsion solution for your specific application.
About the Role

Your Main Responsibilities

  • General operational support across a wide range of projects, including building internal processes, structuring core operational workflows, and executing ambitious ideas end‑to‑end
  • HR and People operations support, including hiring channels, active recruiting, onboarding of new hires and students, and contribution to an open, high‑performance company culture
  • Development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the internal knowledge base, ensuring processes and documentation remain structured, current, and scalable
  • IT and operations support, including optimisation of the IT tools, inventory management (hardware and office assets), and support of compliant operational structures
  • Strategic project support directly with the founders/CEO, including analysis, prioritisation, and independent execution of initiatives from concept through implementation


Your Qualification

Must‑have

  • Enrolled student (Bachelor or Master), preferably in business, operations, engineering management, or a related field
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Structured, reliable, and proactive working style
  • Comfortable working with digital tools (Microsoft 365, documentation tools, basic spreadsheets)
  • Very good English (spoken and written); German is a plus
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    Preferred
     
  • Proof of proactive mindset, demonstrated extracurricular activities or initiative
  • First experience in operations, HR, startups, or student initiatives
  • Interest in space, aerospace, or deep tech startups
  • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information responsibly


    • Our Benefits

    • Hands-on responsibility from day one across core operational, HR, IT, and strategic topics in a growing space startup
    • Flexible working time
    • Combination of working in the office, at home, and on the go
    • Direct collaboration with the founders, including exposure to strategic decision‑making and high‑impact projects
    • Steep learning curve through ownership of real initiatives, not just support tasks
    • Deep insight into how a deep‑tech hardware company is built and scaled from the inside
    • A technically strong, low‑ego team culture with room to contribute ideas and shape internal processes


    Contact Information

    Key Skills
    Operational supportHR operationsRecruitingOnboardingKnowledge base managementIT supportInventory managementStrategic project supportData analysisMicrosoft 365DocumentationSpreadsheetsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailProactive mindset
    Categories
    AdministrativeHuman ResourcesManagement & LeadershipTechnologyEngineering
    Benefits
    Hands-on responsibilityFlexible working timeHybrid work modelDirect collaboration with foundersSteep learning curveDeep insight into deep-tech hardware scalingTechnically strong team culture