PhD Thesis on Quantum Navigation Systems (d/f/m)

Airbus
Germany
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Research and publication","Presentation"]

Develop and validate quantum-enabled navigation systems for aerospace applications. You will fuse classical and quantum sensor signals, simulate and analyze navigation architectures, and contribute to defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator. The role includes presenting research at international conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, while working with Airbus Defence and Space’s Central Research & Technology team.

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PhD Thesis on Quantum Navigation Systems (d/f/m)

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Job Summary

Develop and validate quantum-enabled navigation systems for aerospace applications. You will fuse classical and quantum sensor signals, simulate and analyze navigation architectures, and contribute to defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator. The role includes presenting research at international conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, while working with Airbus Defence and Space’s Central Research & Technology team.
Location: Germany
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · 36 months
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop solutions to design and build resilient navigation systems combining quantum technology with state-of-the-art approaches.
  • •Simulate and analyze navigation architectures fusing classical and quantum sensor signals.
  • •Contribute to defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator.
  • •Present research at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid LeaveGym Membership

Key Requirements

  • •Be enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) with a (master) degree in physics, robotics, aerospace, or electrical engineering, quantum technologies, or a related technical field.
  • •Knowledge of classical navigation methods, sensor fusion, and state estimation theory.
  • •Solid foundation in mathematics with experience using probabilistic models.
  • •Basic knowledge of simulation modeling and experience with related software tools (Matlab/Python).
  • •First experiences in quantum sensing; laboratory hands-on experience is a plus.
Experience:Quantum sensingNavigation systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Research and publicationPresentation
Tech Stack:MatlabPython

Company Brief

Airbus
Designs, manufactures, and sells commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense and space systems, and related services worldwide. Airbus is a leading aerospace and defense company delivering integrated solutions for civil and military aviation customers.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Toulouse, France
Founded: 1970
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