Job Description:

In order to support the Central Research & Technology team, Airbus Defence and Space is offering a

PHD Thesis: Quantum Sensing for Navigation (d/f/m)

Are you looking for a PhD Thesis topic in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or Physics? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Central Research & Technology.

• Location: Taufkirchen/ Ottobrunn

• Start: as soon as possible

• Duration: 3 years

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your benefits

• 30 days holidays

• On-site-facilities: canteen and cafeteria, fitness center

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).

• Traveling overseas or within Germany (team events) is possible after consultation and agreement from the department.

• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.

• Work with modern/diversified technologies.

• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings.

• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• You develop solutions to integrate state-of-the art and new quantum navigation technologies into resilient navigation systems.

• You simulate and analyse hybrid classical-quantum navigation solutions.

• You are part of defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator.

• You present your research at leading international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Scientific university degree (master) or comparable degree in physics, robotics, aerospace or electrical engineering, quantum technologies, or related technical fields.

• Knowledge on classical navigation methods, sensor fusion and state estimation theory.

• Solid foundation in mathematics, experience with probabilistic models.

• Basic knowledge of simulation modelling and good background in related software tools (Matlab/Python).

• First experiences in the field of quantum sensing is an asset.

• Hands-on experience in the laboratory.

• Fluent English.

Please upload the following documents:cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

PHD, Research

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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