Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m)

922E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Immenstaad am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

International environment

Modern technologies

Generation Airbus network

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space invites enrolled Master students to join the Mechanical Systems department in Friedrichshafen for a six-month master’s thesis starting in April 2027. You will explore structural analyses of satellites and instruments, creating FE models and performing linear and nonlinear analyses.

You will document findings in English or German, collaborate with a diverse team, and gain exposure to modern technologies in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Master student in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FEM, structural mechanics, and thermo-elasticity.
• Practical experience with FE solvers and preprocessors.
• Experience with design-exploration tools is advantageous.
• Good programming skills in Python; Linux and Bash familiarity.
• Fluent English; German would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create Finite Element Models of satellite structures, instruments and components.
• Conduct static and dynamic, linear and nonlinear structural analyses.
• Perform structural assessments by hand calculations and develop automation tools in Excel/Matlab.
• Prepare technical documentation in English or German.

Skills

FEM analysis

MSC Nastran

HyperMesh

Python

Linux

Teamwork

English

Education

Enrolled Master student

Tools

MSC Nastran

HyperMesh

OptiStruct

Siemens HEEDS

Altair HyperStudy

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Description: In order to support the mechanical systems department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m) Are you looking for a final year project? Would you like to discover the work of a structural analysis engineer (d/f/m)? We look forward to you joining us at the ‘Mechanical Systems’ department in Friedrichshafen.

Location

Location: Immenstaad am Bodensee. Start: April 2027. Duration: 6 months.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
• Work with modern/diversified technologies.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Tasks and responsibilities

At the moment, we have several topics available related to structural analyses of satellites, instruments and mechanisms, which will be discussed with the candidates during the selection process. Doing your final year project with us involves performing several of the following tasks:

• Create Finite Element (FE) Models of satellite structures, instruments and components.
• Conduct static and dynamic, linear and nonlinear structural analyses.
• Perform structural assessments by means of hand calculations (Further-) develop tools in Excel or Matlab for the automatization of analysis pre-/ postprocessing tasks.
• Understand and prepare technical documentation in English or German.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled Master student (d/f/m) within aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.
• Solid knowledge of the Finite‑Element Method (FEM), structural mechanics, and thermo‑elasticity.
• Practical experience with FE solvers (preferably MSC Nastran, OptiStruct) and preprocessors (HyperMesh).
• Some experience in numerical structural optimization or with design‑exploration tools (such as SiemensHEEDS, AltairHyperStudy) is advantageous.
• Good programming skills in Python, along with confident use of Linux environments and Bash scripting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent English is mandatory; German would be an asset.
• Good communication skills required.

Equal opportunities

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

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