Master thesis \"Materials & Processes repairability analysis for future aircraft\"

Airbus; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

International environment

Modern technologies

Team meetings

Generation Airbus Community

Job summary

Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg is seeking a Master student for a six-month thesis on Materials & Processes reparability analysis for future aircraft. You will contribute to demanding R&T tasks, work with CAD and FEM tools, and join a transnational project team.

The role offers a 35-hour work week, an international environment, and modern technologies. Fluency in German and English is required; prior CAD/FEM experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in Aeronautical Engineering.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Experience with project management is a plus.
• CATIA V5 experience is a plus.
• FEM experience with MSC Nastran/Patran is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials & processes for future aircraft.
• Review existing solutions and test methods for composites manufacturing.
• Perform CATIA V5 CAD and simulations (Nastran/Patran).
• Evaluate results and draw conclusions.
• Collaborate in a transnational R&T project team.

Skills

German fluency

English fluent

Project management

CAD CATIA V5

FEM MSC Nastran Patran

Education

Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

MSC Nastran

Patran

Job description

Job Description: In order to support the department Airframe Materials and Processes Research & Technology (M&P R&T), Airbus Operations is looking for a Master student (d/f/m), title of thesis: “Materials & Processes reparability analysis for future aircraft”

Location: Hamburg

Start: 01.12.2026

Duration: approx. 6 months

Your location: You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of materials & processes for future aircraft
• Review of existing solutions and corresponding test methods for the investigation of opportunities regarding composite manufacturing
• Potentially create computer aided designs (CATIA V5) and perform simulations (e.g. Nastran/Patran)
• Evaluation of the test/simulation results and provide conclusions
• Get inside the non-specific Research & Technology world
• Work in a transnational project team

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of Aeronautical Engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Creativity and thinking out of the box.
• Experience within Project management.
• Experience with CAD (e.g. CATIA V5) is a plus.
• Experience with FEM (e.g. MSC Nastran / Patran) is a plus.
• Practical experience regarding composite manufacturing is a plus.

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 Operations GmbH

Employment Type: Final-year Thesis

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Support to Management

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