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Practice-oriented aerospace engineering student with hands-on expertise in spaceflight mechanics, satellite propulsion, and system integration. Demonstrated success designing CubeSat missions, building XML mission databases(e.g., OTTER, LEO-PNT mission), running rigorous hardware-in-the-loop campaigns.

Backed by solid skills in electronics, precision measurement and multi-language software development (Python, C).

Experience

12/2024 – Present

Working Student, Systems Engineering & Satellite Operations

German Orbital Systems GmbH, Berlin

Contributed to satellite communication and mission databases for CubeSat propulsion (FEEP) & Radio Systems. Developed and validated XTCE-compliant mission databases and conducted HIL tests via YAMCS.

07/2023 – 12/2024

Working Student, Calibration Laboratory

Megger GmbH, Aachen

Performed and documented high-precision calibrations for electrical measurement devices (ISO standards). Developed and optimized calibration procedures and technical work instructions.

07/2021 – 09/2021

Hardware & Production Intern

Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg

Assisted in quality control and final inspection of electronic and mechanical components. Supported the assembly and integration of components into serial production.

Education

09/2025 – Present

M.Sc, Aerospace Engineering

Fachhochschule Aachen

Specialization: Space Exploration Engineering. Focusing on advanced spacecraft systems, mission design, and interplanetary flight mechanics.

09/2021 – 07/2025

B.Eng., Aerospace Engineering

Fachhochschule Aachen

Thesis: GUI-Based Command Verification and Integration of a Mission Database for FEEP Propulsion in CubeSats (with German Orbital Systems).

Skills

Python

Programming & Scripting

GUI (PySide6), Data Analysis, C, Arduino

MATLAB

Simulation & Modeling

Simulink, Data Processing, FEM

CATIA V5

Design & Simulation

3D Design, FEM Analysis, SolidWorks (Basic)

YAMCS

Mission Operations

XTCE/XML, TM/TC Processing, Mission Budgets

Lab/Hardware

Hardware & Calibration

Precision Measurement, Hardware Integration

Git

Collaboration Tools

Jira, Confluence, Version Control

Key Projects

10/2024 – 03/2025

Mission Database for OTTER Mission

Developed and validated an XTCE-compliant mission database for FEEP propulsion systems.

03/2024 – Present

SCRAT - Student Research Project

Responsible for structural design, material selection, and thermal insulation for an autonomous polar research station.