Intern in the field of GraphRAG-based AI Assistants (d/f/m)

Job Description

Job Description:

In order to support the the innovation field of Digital Processes and Platforms, the CTC GmbH is looking for an

Intern in the field of GraphRAG-based AI Assistants (d/f/m)

Are you looking for an internship and want to get to know the work of a R&D Engineer (d/f/m) for Digital Manufacturing Solutions? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Digital Processes and Platforms department as an intern (d/f/m)!

• Location: Stade
  
• Start: 01.07.2026
  
• Duration: 3-6 months
  

Your location

You work at the Stade location. Experience the special flair south of the Elbe in your free time, close to the cosmopolitan culture of Hamburg.

Your benefits

• A final thesis is possible after consultation with 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

• Analyze the existing GraphRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture to identify latency bottlenecks, specifically focusing on the efficiency and frequency of local LLM calls.
  
• Research state-of-the-art LLM optimization techniques, including model selection and quantization, prompt chaining, and local instance acceleration.
  
• Design and implement a performance-enhanced LLM pipeline that significantly reduces inference time for real-time shop floor (assembly operations) applications.
  
• Develop automated testing pipelines to conduct comprehensive latency studies and benchmark the new concept against the legacy workflow.
  
• Optional: Conduct usability and evaluation studies to ensure the improved response times meet the practical needs of hands-free, worker-led assembly processes.
  

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering with a strong focus on IT and software development or an equivalent field of study.
  
• First practical experience in the field of Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or general AI development is desirable.
  
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.
  
• Proficiency in Python programming and hands-on experience with modern machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, LangChain, or Hugging Face).
  
• Familiarity with Graph Databases, especially neo4j, (for GraphRAG) or speech processing technologies (STT/TTS) is a plus.
  

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

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Company:
CTC GmbH

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

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