Student (m/f/d) for a Final Thesis

Bauhaus Luftfahrt e; Taufkirchen; On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

An aviation think tank is offering a part-time position for a student (m/f/d) to work on a final thesis in Energy Technologies and Power Systems. This opportunity focuses on areas such as thermodynamic cycles for aircraft propulsion, integration of hybrid electric technologies, and thermal management concepts. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant engineering discipline, with strong skills in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and experience in software development, ideally using Python or MATLAB. The position also emphasizes a collaborative team environment and aims to shape the future of aviation.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled university student in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong skills in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics are required.
• Experience in software development with Python or MATLAB is preferred.
• Self-reliance, reliability, and self-organisation are crucial traits.
• High level of spoken and written English is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise new thermodynamic cycles for aircraft propulsion.
• Integrate new propulsion technologies such as hybrid electric propulsion.
• Develop new thermal management concepts for future aircraft.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

Software Development with Python

Software Development with MATLAB

Team Collaboration

Self-organisation

Gas Turbine Design (optional)

Education

Enrolled university student in Aerospace Engineering, Power Engineering, Thermal Engineering or related

Job description

Student (m/f/d) for a Final Thesis
in the field of Energy Technologies and Power Systems

• Part-time
• Fixed-Term

Join The Aviation Think Tank!

Have you ever wondered what tomorrow’s air transport might look like? As the aviation think tank in Germany – consisting of young and ambitious experts from various disciplines – our goal is to provide science-based answers. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, we offer a modern working environment with open ears and doors. We are always looking for passionate and creative minds to help us push today’s boundaries to new heights.
Shape the future of aviation with us today and join us as:

The topic of your thesis could for example be among:

• Design and optimisation of new thermodynamic cycles for aircraft propulsion
• Integration of new propulsion technologies such as hybrid electric propulsion, distributed propulsion and boundary layer ingesting devices
• Design and optimisation of new thermal management concepts for future aircraft
• You are an enrolled university student (m/f/d) in Aerospace Engineering, Power Engineering, Thermal Engineering or a related field
• You have proven skills in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
• In addition, you have experience in software development, preferably with Python or MATLAB
• Self-reliance, reliability and a high level of self-organisation are among your strengths
• You thrive in a connected team environment and are eager to improve
• Depending on your topic, experience in gas turbine design can be a plus
• Your English is of high level both spoken and written

What we offer:

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What to expect:

• International team with a high qualification level
• Acknowledged research institution – with our feet on the ground and our thoughts in the air
• Interdisciplinary cooperation of engineers, natural and social scientists
• Modern working environment on the Ludwig Bölkow Campus in Taufkirchen near Munich
• A team-oriented working culture
• Flat hierarchies and short communication paths
• Challenging tasks
• Versatile, creative activities
• Numerous opportunities to enhance and broaden your competencies

We look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have any questions? Michaela Richter will be happy to help:
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