PhD Position in the field of AI/ML for Airframe Engineering (m/w/d)

Airbus Operations is looking for a PhD Position in the field of AI/ML for Airframe Engineering (m/w/d). You are looking for a PhD thesis and want to learn about the usage of AI in aviation? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us as a PhD student (d/f/m)!

Location: Hamburg Finkenwerder or Hamburg City Nord

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: 3 years

We at Airbus strive to create a safe and sustainable future for the aviation industry. In a constantly changing and demanding world, building airplanes is no longer enough. We are the team for digitalization and automation in FAF Airframe Airbus Engineering, responsible for the central and rear fuselage sections, and we deliver software products and services along the entire value chain. We contribute significantly to the company's vision by driving digital ways of working to enable our engineers to shape a sustainable future.

Your mission is inspiring: Dependable and trustworthy AI will be essential for future aircraft design. AI systems must be accurate, efficient, safe, reliable, ethical, and transparent. They must meet the highest quality and certification standards, and respect human dignity and autonomy. Dependable and trustworthy AI can improve aviation processes and their resilience, reduce errors and risks, and boost customer satisfaction and trust.

As a PhD Candidate in AI/ML for Airframe Engineering, you will develop and evaluate dependable and trustworthy AI solutions for aviation, following EASA and other authorities' guidelines and best practices. You will also work with other experts and researchers in dependable and trustworthy AI, and share your results and suggestions with the Airframe community and beyond.

You are a person who is curious about new technologies and wants to apply them to the aviation industry. You collect information from various sources and are able to communicate it clearly to the Airframe community. You will join an international and diverse team of competent data scientists, software developers, product managers and engineers. You work, learn and grow in an environment of creativity and collaboration. You also establish a network with other researchers and practitioners in the same field, both within and outside the company, to exchange ideas and insights. We are a team of motivated individuals who also like to have fun. We value innovative ideas and encourage original thinking. Come and be part of the future of aviation and help enhance the daily work of our engineers!

Your location: You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
• Mobile working after agreement with the department.
• 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

• Conduct literature reviews and state-of-the-art surveys on dependable and trustworthy AI methods and applications.
• Develop and implement novel AI/ML algorithms and models that meet safety, reliability, ethics, and transparency requirements.
• Evaluate and validate the performance and robustness of the proposed AI/ML solutions using real-world data and scenarios.
• Publish and present the research outcomes in high-quality journals and conferences.
• Stay up to date on the latest developments in IT, Data Analysis & Data Science.

Desired skills and qualifications

• A master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, with a background in AI/ML and an interest in aviation.
• Experience in developing and applying AI/ML techniques and tools, such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles and standards of dependable and trustworthy AI, such as EASA's AI Roadmap and the EU's Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI.
• Ability to conduct independent and original research, as well as work effectively in a team.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth. Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.