Phd student (d/f/m) Intelligent Process Monitoring and Digital Twinning

In order to support the materials and processes department, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Phd student (d/f/m) in the field of Materials & Processes, Intelligent Process Monitoring and Digital Twinning for Cold-Sprayed Repair Applications

• Location: Manching

• Start: / as soon as possible

• Duration: 36 months

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near‑by cities are still within easy reach.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).

• 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 a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on detectability of process irregularities and anomalies using sensor technologies (NDT & PM)

• Identify and integrate suitable sensor systems for capturing process-relevant signals correlated with deposition parameters

• Establish a robust data acquisition strategy and implement preprocessing pipelines for large-scale datasets (Big Data)

• Design and implement machine learning models and AI algorithms for automated recognition of process patterns and quality deviations

• Develop a digital twin framework by linking real-time monitoring data with physical process behavior

• Evaluate the reliability and robustness of the monitoring system under realistic conditions

• Implement the complete data pipeline into an industrial setup for validation and demonstration

• Preparation of conference papers and scientific publications in accordance with industrial guidelines and internal approval processes

Desired skills and qualifications

• Completed Master’s degree from a university in the field of Computer Science, Mechatronics, Physics, Data Science, or a related engineering or natural science discipline

• Strong background in data signal processing and machine learning (ML/AI)

• Proven experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++; familiarity with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) is highly desirable

• Ability to quickly grasp interdisciplinary challenges beyond your core expertise

• Creative problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset – we seek candidates who go beyond standard approaches and explore novel solutions

• Analytical thinking and the ability to model complex physical phenomena

• Willingness to plan, coordinate, and carry out a multi-month research stay at a European partner institution, if required

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or materials science is an advantage

• Excellent written and spoken English skills; German is a plus

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth.

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.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

PHD, Research

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Support to Management

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