Master thesis within Reinforcement Learning Flight Guidance (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support the department Mission System Concepts, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Master thesis within Reinforcement Learning Flight Guidance (d/f/m)

Are you looking for a Master Thesis and want to get to know the work of an Aerospace Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the department Air Power Concepts as a Master Thesis Student (d/f/m)! 

• Location: Manching

• Start: February 2025

• Duration: 6 months

In the past years, the achievements of Reinforcement Learning (RL) have reached mainstream popularity. Despite this technology’s advantages, its applications to complex and certifiable Flying Systems remain limited. We are looking for a creative Master student who is willing to explore, research and develop novel RL algorithms for robust aircraft guidance and control. The student will benefit from the close suppression of multiple experienced members of the Cross-platform Mission Systems (XPMS), a plateau tasked with development of advanced algorithms.

Your location
The Airbus Manching site is a busy two-runway airdrome, where more than 5000 employees develop, build and flight-test state-of-the art military aircraft like Eurofighter, Tornado, A400M and future systems such as the Eurodrone and FCAS.

Your benefits

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

• Mobile working after agreement with 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

• Research and develop algorithms of RL controllers

• Prepare articles and relevant documentation for publication

• Utilize Python and C++ to extend existing environments

 Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled Fulltime Master student (d/f/m) in Aeronautical Engineering / Mathematics / Computer Science or similar field of study

• Relevant experience in Python and MATLAB/Simulink

• Familiarity and excitement for: machine learning, flight systems

• Good English skills

• Excellent team player

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate. 
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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Final-year Thesis

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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