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CompanyHENSOLDT
LocationPforzheim
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves analyzing Windows-based system architecture to help design and migrate applications to a Debian-based Embedded Linux platform. Responsibilities include porting software components, containerizing applications with Docker, and performing system integration and security tests.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
3700
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
German
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked sensors. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics and investing in new solutions based on software-defined defence. In addition, the company is expanding its range of offers to include new service models and is extending its portfolio of system solutions. In 2024, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 2.24 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 9,500 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. HENSOLDT has 10 manufacturing sites - located in Germany, South Africa, the UK and France. Our company benefits from our international footprint with offices on all continents. Our Headquarter is located in Taufkirchen near Munich. Our main sites have all their own product lines and are located in innovative areas: Ulm, Taufkirchen, Friedrichshafen, Oberkochen, Wetzlar and Kiel in Germany, Pretoria and Irene in South Africa, Enfiled close to London, and Plaisir close to Paris. Why join us? We pioneer with passion to create competitive premium electronics. Our core competence is to detect and protect: we make an essential contribution to protecting people and nations. We offer various and challenging positions with development perspectives in a friendly and cooperative atmosphere in teams, where collaboration is a key value shared by everyone. Within HENSOLDT you can be a pioneer, take part in new challenges, co-create our company and grow: “Be the Pioneer of our Future!” Our data privacy statement: https://www.hensoldt.net/data-protection-notice
About the Role

Die HENSOLDT Avionics GmbH mit Sitz in Pforzheim ist ein international tätiges Unternehmen im Avioniksektor der zivilen Luftfahrt. Mit rund 100 Mitarbeitenden entwickelt, produziert und vertreibt HENSOLDT Avionics zukunftsweisende Technologien. Unsere Produktpalette umfasst hochwertige Lösungen für Helikopter und Flugzeuge, die einen sicheren und zuverlässigen Flugbetrieb gewährleisten.

 

Wir suchen zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n

 

Werkstudent*in im Bereich Softwareentwicklung (m/w/d)

 

Deine Aufgaben

 

  • Analyse der bestehenden Windows-basierten Systemarchitektur und Mitwirkung bei der Konzeption einer Linux-Zielarchitektur (Embedded Linux)
  • Unterstützung bei der Migration von Betriebssystem, Systemdiensten und Applikationen auf eine Debian-basierte Plattform
  • Portierung und Anpassung von Softwarekomponenten (C/C++, Python, Bash) sowie Erstellung systemnaher Skripte
  • Containerisierung und Strukturierung von Anwendungen (Docker / Docker Compose)
  • Integration von Netzwerk-, Kommunikations- und Schnittstellenkomponenten (z. B. TCP/IP, SIP, REST, IPC)
  • Mitwirkung bei GUI-Anpassungen sowie bei Systemintegration, Fehleranalyse und Optimierung
  • Durchführung und Dokumentation von Funktions-, Integrations-, Performance- und Security-Tests sowie Erstellung technischer Berichte

 

Dein Profil

 

  • Eingeschriebener Student (m/w/d) im Bereich Informatik, Softwaretechnik, Elektrotechnik oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung
  • Erfahrung mit Embedded Linux, Betriebssystemen und Softwareportierung
  • Kenntnisse in Programmiersprachen C/C++, Python und Bash
  • Grundkenntnisse in Containerisierung (Docker, Docker Compose)
  • Vertrautheit mit Netzwerk- und Schnittstellentechnologien (TCP/IP, REST, IPC, SIP)
  • Analytische Fähigkeiten, selbstständige und strukturierte Arbeitsweise sowie Teamfähigkeit.
  • Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift

 

Do you want to become part of a future-oriented company? And are you ready to take on responsibility in exciting international and national projects? Then you are our candidate!
Please apply exclusively online via our career portal with your CV and references.

 

In case you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruiting Team: jobs@hensoldt.net

 

Find out more about HENSOLDT and our jobs: www.hensoldt.net/career

 

Apply now!

 

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

Key Skills
Embedded LinuxC++PythonBashDockerDocker ComposeTCP/IPRESTIPCSIPSystem ArchitectureSoftware PortingSystem IntegrationError AnalysisSecurity TestingGUI Adaptation
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