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PhD student in the field of development and processing of composite structures (dfm)

Airbus


Job Location:

Taufkirchen - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

In order to support Central R&T Materials Domain Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

PhD student in the field of development and processing of composite structures (d/f/m)

You are looking for a PhD thesis and want to get to know the work of a Material Scientist (d/f/m) Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Central R&T Materials Domain department as a Doktorand (d/f/m)!

  • Location: Ottobrunn Munich

  • Start: as soon as possible

  • Duration: 36 Month

Your location

Our site is just a stones throw away from Munich the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hours reach offering a multitude of recreational options.

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

  • Traveling within Europe (conferences 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
  • Material screening development and testing (physico-chemical mechanical electromagnetic absorption) including aspects like high temperature performance.

  • Modelling and understanding of EM absorbers.

  • Becoming familiar with most advanced experimental numerical and machine learning methods for analysing test data and for developing new materials.

  • Transfer of polymer composite manufacturing processes from 2D to 3D (winding resin transfermoulding (RTM)).

  • Integration of functionality in 3D CFRP (sub)components.

  • Write scientific papers technical reports and present them at conferences and meetings.

Desired skills and qualifications
  • Master degree in a field like Materials Science Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Physics.

  • Office applications (Google Workspace).

  • Python programming and basic understanding of using
    machine learning tools (would be pluses).

  • Experience of working with polymeric composites
    (basics).

  • Coupon manufacturing physico-chemical and mechanical testing and
    data analysis (basics).

  • English (full professional command).

  • German (full professional command).

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!

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

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

PHD Research

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Materials & Processes

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