Working Student

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