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Entry opportunities for students

Internship, work-study program and thesis at Rheinmetall.

You don't just want to study, you want to actively shape the future? At Rheinmetall, a leading international technology group, you will find the perfect platform for this. Immerse yourself in exciting projects, gain valuable practical experience and lay the foundations for your career. Whether it's an internship, working student job or thesis - with us, you'll be part of the team right from the start and work on technologies that set new standards and ensure the security of people and societies.

Are you ready to take off with us?

Your Entry opportunities: Find your path at Rheinmetall

Internship: theory meets practice
Working student job: perfect combination of studies and job
Thesis: Not in the library, but in real life!

At Rheinmetall you will not only find exciting tasks and the opportunity to take on responsibility in a changing world, but also an environment in which you can grow and make a contribution.

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Focus on your development

Learn & grow: Benefit from excellent training opportunities, including at our own Rheinmetall Academy, and gain experience in innovative projects.

Mentoring & support: Experienced colleagues are at your side and will support you.

Prospects: Many of our students start their careers with us straight after graduation.

Team & Culture

Strong cohesion: Our corporate values of respect, trust and openness are practiced in all our teams worldwide.

Appreciation: An open corporate culture is important to us.

Diversity: We value different perspectives and backgrounds.

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Extras & Benefits

Health offers: We have a wide range of health and fitness offers.

Flexible working hours: We adapt to your timetable.

Fair pay: Your commitment with us is attractively remunerated.

Further advantages: Depending on the location and activity, there are additional offers and benefits.

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"Rheinmetall offers the perfect combination of flexible working and practical relevance to my studies. I would particularly like to emphasize the open communication, which allows me to combine my studies and my job in the best possible way and grow continuously."

Melissa Penner

Working Student HR Market Intelligence, Rheinmetall AG

In which area do you currently work and what are your tasks on site?

I currently work in Total Rewards and am part of the HR Market Intelligence team at Rheinmetall. There I support my team in various projects, working closely with my colleagues. My focus is on preparing relevant data carefully and clearly and thus providing valuable insights for the team.

How does Rheinmetall support you in combining your job and studies?
What specific skills have you been able to develop or acquire so far?
What was your personal highlight as a working student at Rheinmetall?
How would you describe the corporate culture at Rheinmetall?
Why would you recommend Rheinmetall to other students?
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Application

As soon as you have found a position you are interested in, simply apply for it online only - it takes just a few minutes.

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Application check

Our recruiting team takes a look at your documents and then gets back to you - by phone or e-mail.

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Examination by the department

The relevant department examines your application.

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Personal interview

We are impressed by your application! We would very much like to get to know you in person in an interview with the department and the relevant colleagues from HR.

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Decision

Are both sides happy? All the contract details will now be clarified and you will receive your employment contract.

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Welcome!

Welcome! We wish you a successful start at Rheinmetall!

Do you still have questions about our application process?

With our technologies, products and systems, we create the indispensable basis for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security.

The tasks that await you at Rheinmetall are as diverse as our technologies, products and systems. We cover both civilian and military fields and deliver solutions that meet the highest quality standards.

The following slides will give you a brief insight into selected areas of work and projects.

Insights into exciting technologies and systems

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E-Mobility | Curb charger

Creating charging solutions for electric vehicles confronts local authorities with a variety of problems. Rheinmetall's curb charger is an innovative, space-saving solution that makes charging equipment available across the board. The curb charger can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure.

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Modern soldier systems | Gladius 2.0

We develop equipment and reliable communication tools to create the best possible conditions for infantry soldiers. The soldier system Gladius 2.0 offers a stable communication infrastructure and mission-ready sensor-to-shooter networks that provide a decisive advantage on the digital battlefield. The open architecture enables flexible adaptations for various operational scenarios. .

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Networked air defence | Oerlikon Skynex®️ Air Defence System

Oerlikon Skynex®️ combines sensors and weapon systems in a modular approach to efficiently counter air threats. In addition, the system provides protection against modern air threats such as drones and missiles, thus providing a flexible and future-proof solution for air defence.

Digital worlds – Extended reality

Extended reality (XR) | Digital worlds

Rheinmetall uses "Extended Reality" (XR) technologies to enhance military and civilian processes. These immersive technologies—Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—create interactive experiences in a computer-generated environment. They engage all human senses, blurring the line between reality and simulation as users become fully immersed.

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Military vehicles | Panther KF51 main battle tank

Advanced technologies enable a significant reduction in crew size and pave the way for human-machine teaming. The KF51 Panther main battle tank is the first of its kind, combining high effectiveness on the battlefield, outstanding survivability, and next-generation automation and digitalization.

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Reconnaissance systems | Luna NG

LUNA NG, an unmanned aerial vehicle system (UAS), is the latest element in the LUNA system for airborne real-time surveillance, detection and location. With its ultra-light yet highly stable fuselage structure, it offers a flight time of over 12 hours – and a data link range of over 100 km.

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