Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m)
At the Airbus site in Immenstaad on Lake Constance, you’ll work where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers vision, you will shape technological innovations across domains. Our location thrives on dialogue: on campus, you’ll connect with a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, as well as tomorrow's Combat Cloud and Ground Support. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, from AI-powered Earth observation to secure cloud architectures. Anyone seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
Your tasks and responsibilities
At the moment, we have several topics available related to structural analyses of satellites, instruments and mechanisms, which will be discussed with the candidates during the selection process. Doing your final year project with us involves performing several of the following tasks:
- Create Finite Element (FE) Models of satellite structures, instruments and components.
- Conduct static and dynamic, linear and nonlinear structural analyses
- Perform structural assessments by means of hand calculations
- (Further-)develop tools in Excel or Matlab for the automatization of analysis pre-/ postprocessing tasks
- Understand and prepare technical documentation in English or German
Desired skills and qualifications
- Enrolled Master student (d/f/m) within aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.
- Solid knowledge of the Finite‑Element Method (FEM), structural mechanics, and thermo‑elasticity.
- Practical experience with FE solvers (preferably MSC Nastran, OptiStruct) and preprocessors (HyperMesh).
- Some experience in numerical structural optimization or with design‑exploration tools (such as Siemens HEEDS, Altair HyperStudy) is advantageous.
- Good programming skills in Python, along with confident use of Linux environments and Bash scripting.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Fluent English is mandatory; German would be an asset.
- Good communication skills required.
Your benefits
- Attractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).
- International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
- Work with modern/diversified technologies.
- Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.
In order to support the mechanical systems department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m) Are you looking for a final year project? Would you like to discover the work of a structural analysis engineer (d/f/m)? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at the ‘Mechanical Systems’ department in Friedrichshafen. Location: Immenstaad am Bodensee Start: April 2027 Duration: 6 months Your location
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