Phd Thesis

In order to support the Airbus Central Research & Technology department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

**PhD student: Thesis topic in Electrical Engineering or Physics (d/f/m)**:

- **Location**:_Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn _**:

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

- **Duration**:_3 years _**:
We at Airbus Central Research & Technology work on cutting edge technologies for future airborne and spaceborne systems, providing novel functionalities whilst reducing the environmental footprint of Airbus products and services. You will join the team of researchers working on advanced communication and sensor systems.

**Your location**:
Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. You are 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**:

- Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).
- Mobile working after agreement with the department.
- 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.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.

Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

**Your tasks and responsibilities**:

- Propose novel airborne free-space optical communication pointing, acquisition and tracking concepts
- Develop strategies to increase reliability and vibration stability of the optical terminal while taking care of the size of the terminal
- Validate the proposed approaches with a proof of concept through theoretical modeling, simulations, lab testing and final breadboard demonstration

**Desired skills and qualifications**:

- You are educated to a MSc in Physics, Optics/Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- You have profound knowledge in Optics/Photonics
- Previous experience in Lab optomechanical setups
- Good command with common sources, detectors and electronics for Lab setups.
- Advantageous to have knowledge in coding skills, such as C++, Python, Matlab, LabVIEW
- Experience with FPGA programming is a plus
- You have good communication skills in German and English

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

Not a 100% match? No worries Airbus supports your personal growth.

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**:
PHD, Research**Experience Level**:
Entry Level

**Job Family**:
Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.