PHD Thesis: Quantum Sensing for Navigation (d/f/m)

Airbus; München; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays

Canteen & fitness center

35-hour week

Travel opportunities

International environment

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in the Munich area is advertising a PhD thesis on Quantum Sensing for Navigation (3 years). Location: Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn, start as soon as possible.

The role is embedded in the Central Research & Technology team with a strong focus on innovative quantum navigation concepts. You will develop solutions to integrate state‑of‑the‑art quantum navigation into resilient systems, simulate hybrid classical-quantum approaches, and contribute to a flying hardware

Qualifications

• Scientific master's degree or equivalent in physics, robotics, aerospace or related fields.
• Knowledge of classical navigation methods, sensor fusion and state estimation.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Python and basic simulation modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to integrate quantum navigation technologies into resilient navigation systems.
• Simulate and analyse hybrid classical-quantum navigation solutions.
• Help define, integrate and field-test a flying hardware demonstrator.
• Present research at international conferences and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Physics background

Navigation methods

Sensor fusion

Mathematics

MATLAB/Python

Quantum sensing

Laboratory experience

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in physics/engineering/related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Description:
In order to support the Central Research & Technology team, Airbus Defence and Space is offering a

PHD Thesis: Quantum Sensing for Navigation (d/f/m)

Location: Taufkirchen/ Ottobrunn

Start: as soon as possible

Duration: 3 years

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

• 30 days holidays


• On-site-facilities: canteen and cafeteria, fitness center


• Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).


• Traveling overseas or within Germany (team events) is possible after consultation and agreement from 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

• You develop solutions to integrate state-of-the art and new quantum navigation technologies into resilient navigation systems.


• You simulate and analyse hybrid classical-quantum navigation solutions.


• You are part of defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator.


• You present your research at leading international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Scientific university degree (master) or comparable degree in physics, robotics, aerospace or electrical engineering, quantum technologies, or related technical fields.


• Knowledge on classical navigation methods, sensor fusion and state estimation theory.


• Solid foundation in mathematics, experience with probabilistic models.


• Basic knowledge of simulation modelling and good background in related software tools (Matlab/Python).


• First experiences in the field of quantum sensing is an asset.


• Hands-on experience in the laboratory.


• Fluent English.

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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: PHD, Research -------

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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