About Munich Electrification
Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.
This is what we stand for:
- Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.
- Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.
- Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.
Your Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineering or computer science student to join our Program Management team as a Software Product Owner (SW PO) Intern. In this capacity, you will work at the intersection of technical project management and software engineering, collaborating closely with our SW Product Owners to drive software-related deliverables toward defined project milestones.
Your contributions will be essential across the entire Software Development Life Cycle — from initial requirement elicitation to final series release. Serving as a key interface between Technical Project Management and our specialized development departments, you will gain deep insights into the complexities of Battery Management Systems (BMS). This includes exposure to embedded software architecture, functional safety standards (ISO 26262), and rigorous testing protocols. This internship offers a high-impact environment where you can apply agile management principles to the cutting edge of electric vehicle power electronics.
Your Future Tasks at a Glance
Backlog Management: Support the SW Product Owner in refining, prioritizing, and maintaining the software backlog to ensure the development team has clear "ready" tasks
Requirements Engineering: Translate high-level customer requirements into detailed software functional requirements and user stories
Sprint Coordination: Assist in sprint planning and tracking progress toward project milestones, ensuring software deliveries align with overall system timelines
Stakeholder Interface: Act as a point of contact between technical project management, software developers, and the testing team to ensure feature alignment and clarification
Release Readiness: Support the documentation and tracking of software defects and feature completion for series release
What You Bring With You
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong interest in software management
A fundamental understanding of software development processes (Agile/Scrum) and an interest in embedded systems or BMS architecture
Analytical Skills: The ability to break down complex technical problems into logical, manageable steps
High motivation to take ownership of tasks, excellent communication skills in English, and a collaborative "team-first" attitude
Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or basic knowledge of Automotive SPICE and Functional Safety standards
Our Offer & Benefits
The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment
Benefits (Full-time Employees):
- Trust-based working hours and hybrid work
- Adequate and competitive compensation
- Pension Plan/Bonus
- Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass
- Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day
- Public transport ticket
- Bike-Leasing via Business Bike
- Experience various inspiring and fun team events
- ME-branded clothing
- Option to "work from anywhere" (6 weeks/year)
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