Master Student AI Powered Compliance Assistant (d/f/m)

Airbus; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week (flexitime)

International environment

Modern technologies

Weekly team meetings

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Friedrichshafen invites a Master student to join a cutting-edge AI-powered Compliance Assistant project. You will work on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to automate regulatory compliance for aerospace and AI systems, producing a Compliance Management Plan with traceability.

During a 6-month master thesis starting 01.08.2026, you will implement and test the prototype using modern AI tools and cloud platforms, under close team collaboration and weekly

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in CS or AI or equivalent.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Interest in AI, NLP or ML.
• Familiar with web APIs and cloud platforms.
• Comfort with Git, Docker, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test the RAG-based compliance prototype.
• Work with modern AI tools and cloud platforms.
• Deliver a working prototype and documentation.
• Collaborate in weekly team meetings.

Skills

Python programming

AI / NLP concepts

Independent working style

Problem solving

Technical English reading

Education

Master student in Computer Science or AI

Tools

Docker

Git

Linux

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Master Student AI Powered Compliance Assistant (d/f/m). You are looking for a master thesis and want to get to know the work of an AI Powered Compliance Assistant with RAG Application (d/m/w). We look forward to you supporting us in the Operational PRC as a Master student (d/f/m).

Location, Start and Duration

Location: Friedrichshafen

Start: 01.08.2026

Duration: 6 months

Location Details

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen you will be working on innovation where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.

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.
• 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.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Are you passionate about AI, automation, and real-world impact? Join Airbus Defence and Space in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and work on a cutting-edge project that uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to automate regulatory compliance for Aerospace, Defence, and AI systems. We are developing a smart assistant that reads complex regulations (like the EU AI Act, aviation safety rules, or cybersecurity standards), understands your product, and automatically generates a Compliance Management Plan, with full traceability and citations.

We're looking for a Master's student (6-month thesis) to help us build and test this RAG-based system. You'll work hands-on with modern AI tools, cloud platforms, and real compliance data, and turn your thesis into a working prototype that could shape the future of safe, certified technology.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in the area of Computer Science, artificial intelligence or an equivalent field of study.
• Strong Python programming skills (this is key).
• Interest or experience in AI, NLP, or machine learning.
• Basic understanding of web APIs, C++, cloud platforms (like AWS, Azure, or GCP), and data pipelines.
• Comfort working with command line, Git, Docker, and Linux.
• Ability to read and understand technical or legal English texts.
• Independent working style and problem-solving mindset.

Company Information

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

Employment Type: Final-year Thesis

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Support to Management

Consent

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Work Flexibility

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.

Company Overview

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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