Master Thesis (d/f/m) - NTN Positioning Receivers

Airbus; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and 35-hour week

International environment

Modern/diversified technologies

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is seeking a Master Thesis student in the field of NTN positioning receivers, to contribute to research and development in the Future Navigation Programs department. The position is based in Taufkirchen / Ottobrunn near Munich and spans 6 months, with an immediate start.

You will work on positioning receivers for 5G/6G NTN, develop advanced signal processing algorithms in Python and C++, and perform experiments using SDR on NTN demonstrators and satellites.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Navigation or a related field.
• Solid understanding of navigation receivers principles with interest in signal processing and 5G NTN.
• Familiar with software-defined radio and signal processing of field recordings for 5G physical-layer processing.
• Comfortable programming in Python and C++ for real-time algorithm development.
• Fluent in English; good teamwork and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research on positioning receivers for next-generation 5G/6G non-terrestrial networks (NTN).
• Development of advanced signal processing algorithms for NTN positioning using Python and C++.
• Experiments using software-defined radio (SDR) on existing 5G/6G NTN demonstrators and satellites.

Skills

Navigation receivers theory

Signal processing

English fluency

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Electrical Engineering

Telecommunication Engineering

Navigation or related field

Tools

Python

C++

SDR

Job description

Job Description

In order to support the Future Navigation Programs department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Master student (d/f/m) in the field of NTN Positioning Receivers. You are looking for a Master Thesis and want to get to know the work of a job title? We look forward to you supporting us in the Future Navigation Programs department as a Master Thesis student (d/f/m).

Location: Taufkirchen / Ottobrunn

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: 6 months

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.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 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

• Research on positioning receivers for next-generation 5G/6G non-terrestrial networks (NTN).
• Development of advanced signal processing algorithms for NTN positioning using Python and C++.
• Experiments using software‑defined radio (SDR) on existing 5G/6G NTN demonstrators and satellites.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Enrolled full‑time student (d/f/m) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Navigation or similar field of study.
• You have a solid understanding of the principles of navigation receivers, a strong interest in signal processing and navigation, and a basic knowledge of 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN).
• You are familiar with software‑defined radio and have experience with signal processing of field recordings for 5G physical‑layer processing.
• You are comfortable in programming languages for developing algorithms and techniques (Python/C++) targeting real‑time operations.
• You are fluent in English.
• You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.

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

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