Airbus ยท 1 day ago
Master Thesis in Air & Thermal Systems Energy Management (d/f/m)
Hamburg Area
Full-time
Onsite
New GradAirbus Operations is offering a Master's thesis opportunity in Air & Thermal Systems Energy Management, focusing on pneumatic and electrical energy. The role involves modeling and analyzing aircraft air systems to optimize energy efficiency and performance.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop or refine data-driven models for key aircraft air systems (e.g., ECS components, bleed air flow) to accurately quantify their energy (power/fuel) demand across various flight phases
Investigate and analyze the impact of different pneumatic-electric system architectures (e.g., varying bleed air usage levels, electric compressor drives) on overall aircraft energy consumption and system stability
Conduct detailed trade-off analyses between system performance (e.g., cabin comfort, safety margin) and energy consumption under different operational scenarios
Implement the proposed optimization strategies in a relevant simulation environment (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, dedicated system simulation tools) and assess their potential fuel savings and system impact
Qualification
Required
Currently full time enrolled in a Master's degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field such as Control Engineering/Optimization
Strong theoretical background in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, control systems, electrical power systems, and optimization methods (e.g., Linear Programming, Dynamic Programming)
Practical knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python for modeling, simulation, and data analysis
Good understanding of aircraft systems, particularly the Environmental Control System (ECS) and electrical power generation/distribution
Fluent English (written and spoken)
Preferred
Experience with large datasets and Machine Learning techniques for system identification or predictive control is a plus
Benefits
Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexible working hours).
Mobile working possible upon agreement with the department.
Travel within Germany (team events) or abroad is possible following consultation.
International environment with the opportunity to establish global contacts.
Modern technology: Work with diverse and cutting-edge technologies.
Full team integration: At Airbus, you are seen as a full team member. You aren't here to make coffee; you will be in close contact with interfaces and participate in weekly team meetings.
Networking: Opportunity to join the 'Generation Airbus' community to expand your professional network.
Company
Airbus
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Founded in 2014
10001+ employees
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