Join Airbus Defence and Space in Taufkirchen as a Master student for a 6-month thesis on the Evaluation of a frame-based semi-rigid solar array concept. Enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexitime, mobile working options, and an international engineering environment.
Requirements
Enrolled full-time student in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
First practical experience in mechanics, design, and mechanical analyses.
Fluent in German and English.
No minimum years of professional experience required beyond studies.
Skills & Responsibilities
Mechanical analysis and simulation: Investigate deployed and stowed mechanical behavior, perform modal analysis, and predict test requirements.
Design and prototyping: Execute concept design evolution for stowed and deployed states and build a breadboard model to evaluate manufacturing processes.
Research and evaluation: Conduct literature research, define KPIs, perform cost analysis, and evaluate flex PVA via vibration testing.
Potential transition routes: People from mechanical engineering or aerospace studies programs may bring strong analytical and design skills, alongside meeting enrollment and language requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
In order to support Solar Array Engineering, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a
Master student in the field of Aerospace Engineering (d/f/m), for a thesis: Evaluation of a frame-based semi-rigid solar array concept
You are looking for a bachelor thesis/master thesis/PhD thesis and want to get to know the work of a job title? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the department designation as a master student (d/f/m)!
Location: Taufkirchen
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: 6 months
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
Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).
Mobile working after agreement 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
Literature research and definition of requirements
Investigation of existing technologies
Definition of target design case, KPI’s and platform requirements
Design evolution on concept level
Stowed and deployed concept design
Definition of deployment mechanism
Mass analysis
Mechanical analysis and simulation
Investigation of deployed mechanical behavior and modal analysis
Investigation of stowed mechanical behavior and modal analysis
Prediction of test requirements and test specimen
Prototype panel or wing
Build breadboard model with focus on manufacturing processes
Evaluate manufacturing effort and potential compared to standard manufacturing methods
Cost analysis
Evaluation of flex PVA by vibration testing with medium vacuum box
Desired skills and qualifications
Enrolled full-time student in the area of Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent field of study.
First practical experience in the field of mechanics, design and mechanical analyses
Fluent in German and English.
Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrolment certificate.
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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type: Final-year Thesis -------
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Support to Management
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