Novaspace is seeking a Working Student to join our Munich office, supporting our team across a diverse range of consulting, innovation advisory and business activities in the space sector.

Our team in Munich advises clients across industry, government and the wider space ecosystem. Our work spans market assessment, strategy and business planning, policy development, due diligence and M&A, innovation advisory, technology strategy & foresight, space solutions enablement, and community outreach and training.

As a Working Student, you will work alongside our consultants and contribute to client projects as well as internal activities. Depending on your interests, skills and project needs, you will gain hands-on exposure to different types of assignments and stakeholders across the European and international space ecosystem.

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

About Novaspace

Novaspace is the global leading consulting firm in the space sector. With a robust 40-year legacy of expertise in guiding private companies and government entities through strategic decisionmaking processes, Novaspace offers end-to-end consulting services, from project strategy definition to implementation, providing data-led perspectives on critical issues. Our mission is to empower clients with strategic and technical insights, enabling them to navigate and seize new opportunities within the rapidly evolving space sector. As a privately owned and fully independent organization, Novaspace presents an expanded portfolio of services, featuring combined expertise in management and technology consulting, top-tier executive summits, and market intelligence. Trusted by 1,200 clients in over 60 countries, Novaspace has offices strategically located in Brussels, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toulouse, and Washington D.C. Working at Novaspace will give you the opportunity to boost your career in the space/consulting industry where our role is to support the decision-makers by providing them the highest quality support in everything we do: consulting, market intelligence, training and summits.

Only Applications containing a Motivation Letter and a CV in English will be considered.