Master Thesis

In order to support the Composite Materials & Polymers, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

**Master thesis within material and processes (Additive Manufacturing) (d/f/m)**:
Thesis topic: Investigation of damage propagation in bonded CFRP joints.
- **Location**:_Manching _**:

- **Start**:_As soon as possible _**:

- **Duration**:_6 months _**:
**Your location**:
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Structural bonding of fiber composites is a key technology in the aerospace industry.

It is a key technology for making structures lighter and more economical. The

technology is complex and heavily regulated by regulatory agencies.

heavily regulated. One reason for this is the large number of possible parameters that, individually or in combination can lead to an unexpected failure of the connection.

residual strength test. Within the scope of the master thesis, selected configurations are used to investigate the damage behavior of bonded CFRP structures using selected configurations.

**Your tasks and responsibilities**:

- Literature research on the state of the art
- Familiarization with manufacturing technology, especially surface pretreatment
- Preparation and coordination of a test plan
- Independent fabrication of testable specimens (e.g. Wide Single Lap Shear)
- Documentation of the manufacturing parameters, performance of analytical
- tests (microscopy etc.)
- Monitoring of the tests and evaluation of the test results
- Documentation

**Desired skills and qualifications**:

- Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) within mechanical engineering, material science or equivalent
- Knowledge in materials, processes and testing
- Experience in Composite materials is an advantage
- German + English: advanced level
- You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

**Company**:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

**Contract Type**:
Final-year Thesis / Stage fin d'étude / Abschlussarbeit / Proyecto fin de carrera

**Experience Level**:
Student / Etudiant / Student / Estudiante

**Job Family**:
Support to Management

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