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

Airbus Defence and Space; München; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen and cafeteria

Fitness center

35-hour week (flexitime)

Travel opportunities

International environment

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in the Munich area invites applications for a PhD thesis on Quantum Sensing for Navigation. The program aims to integrate quantum navigation into resilient systems, with simulations, field-testing of a flying hardware demonstrator, and dissemination at conferences.

You will collaborate in an international environment, contribute to publications, and enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexitime and opportunities for travel within Germany and overseas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in physics, robotics, aerospace or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of classical navigation methods, sensor fusion and state estimation.
• Solid maths background; experience with probabilistic models.
• Lab experience; MATLAB/Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to integrate state-of-the-art quantum navigation into resilient systems.
• Simulate and analyse hybrid classical-quantum navigation approaches.
• Define, integrate, and field-test a flying hardware demonstrator.
• Present research at international conferences and publish in journals.

Skills

English fluency

Sensor fusion

Probabilistic models

Lab experience

Education

Master's degree in physics/engineering

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)

Are you looking for a PhD Thesis topic in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or Physics? We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Central Research & Technology.

• 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.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

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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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