Working Student Intellectual Property & Technology Analysis (m/f/d)

ABOUT THE ROLE

You enable confident technology decisions by ensuring our solutions are built on a solid intellectual property (IP) foundation.

Through structured patent research, you identify and help evaluate relevant IP, define and execute search strategies, and help secure our freedom to operate. You monitor the evolving technology landscape and derive actionable insights for our technical and strategic direction.

Your analyses and reports create transparency for leadership and feed our technical strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Drive and execute our Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) process

• Develop patent search strategies, conduct structured searches, analyze and evaluate relevant patents, and help perform IP clearance and risk assessments

Support the continuous development of our IP portfolio

• Contribute to identifying protectable innovations, structuring IP opportunities, and strengthening our defensive position in alignment with our technology roadmap & IP strategy

Analyze the patent and technology landscape

• Monitor relevant players and emerging technologies to derive insights for our technical strategy

Translate complex findings into decision-ready insights

• Create clear, structured IP reports for executive management and technical leadership

Improve our innovation and IP processes

• Identify improvement opportunities and help implement scalable, efficient workflows

WHAT YOU BRING

• Enrolled Master's student (m/f/d) in Management & Technology, Aerospace, or a comparable technical field
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with the ability to work on complex technical topics
• Hands-on, self-driven, and reliable working style with a high level of ownership
• Solid background in technology and innovation management
• Initial experience with intellectual property, patent research, or technology analysis is a strong plus
• Strong interest in electric aviation and novel aircraft concepts
• Fast learner with the ability to quickly understand new and complex subjects
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-scale aerospace engineering, not concept slides. A 60+ engineer team at Ottobrunn.
• Real ownership and flat hierarchies: a modern startup culture where your input shapes decisions, not just execution.
• Flexible working hours, remote work, and competitive compensation.
• Health & wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass membership and subsidized lunch in our canteen.
• Office extras: espresso coffee, fresh fruit, and soft drinks, plus regular team and company events, and plenty more once you're on board.

About us

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