Working Student

Your tasks may include

• • Conducting desktop research and qualitative and quantitative analysis on markets, technologies, companies, policies and innovation ecosystems 

  • Supporting innovation advisory activities, including research on start-ups and emerging technologies, ecosystem and stakeholder mapping, and analysis of innovation programmes and initiatives 

  • Contributing to market assessments, strategy projects, policy studies, technology foresight and due diligence assignments 

  • Supporting the preparation and delivery of workshops, stakeholder engagements, training sessions and community activities 

  • Preparing presentations, reports, briefing materials and other client deliverables 

  • Gathering, structuring and synthesising information and translating findings into clear insights 

  • Supporting project coordination and communication with clients, partners and other stakeholders 

  • Contributing to internal initiatives and the development of our consulting and innovation activities 

  • Supporting selected administrative, organisational and financial processes that help our Munich office run effectively 

  • The exact mix of responsibilities will vary depending on ongoing projects and your background, giving you the opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of our business. 

We offer

• • Hands-on experience in management consulting and innovation advisory within the space sector 

  • Exposure to a broad range of topics spanning business, policy, technology and innovation 

  • The opportunity to develop your research, analytical, communication and consulting skills alongside experienced colleagues 

  • An international and collaborative working environment in an attractive area of downtown Munich 

  • Intellectual challenges combined with work-life balance and limited travel 

  • Exposure to clients and stakeholders across industry, government, research and the entrepreneurial ecosystem 

  • The opportunity to build a unique professional network across the European and international space sector 

Desired skills & experience

We are interested in candidates from a broad range of academic backgrounds who are curious about the space sector and eager to learn. You do not need to be a space expert when you join us. 

Ideally, you bring: 

• Current enrolment at a university or higher education institution 

• A strong academic record and intellectual curiosity 

• Fluency in English 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in a structured way 

• An interest in business, technology, policy, entrepreneurship and/or innovation 

• The ability to learn quickly, take ownership of tasks and work in a structured and reliable manner 

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in an international team 

• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to contribute across different types of projects and activities 

 

Any of the following would be a plus

 

We do not expect candidates to bring experience in all of these areas. Relevant interests or experience could include: 

• Space business, Earth observation, satellite navigation, space applications or other areas of the space economy 

• Innovation, entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology transfer or innovation ecosystems 

• Strategy, market research, economics, finance or investment 

• Public policy, government programmes or international organisations 

• Technology strategy, emerging technologies or foresight 

• Engineering, natural sciences, economics, business, public policy or another relevant academic field 

• Experience organising or supporting workshops, events, training or stakeholder engagement 

• Working proficiency in German, French, Spanish, or another European language