Job Description:

In order to support the Manufacturing Process Simulation team, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Masterand student in the field of Aircraft Major Components Assembly,

Title of thesis: Application of AI to reduce Aircraft Assembly Lead Time

You are looking for a master thesis and want to get to know the work of a Aircraft Major Components Assembly ? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the Manufacturing Process Simulation team as a Masterand (d/f/m)!

• Location: Hamburg
• Start: 01.04.2026
• Duration: 6 to 9 months

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.
• 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

• Review of the models previously created to predict the crown fitting angles using artificial intelligence and measurements data captured during the assembly process
• To explore the possibility to include other input parameters to improve the AI model robustness
• To compare python scrips to commercially available AI Tools
• To use of AI to not only predict the crown fitting angles but also the correct spar positioning to later on feed in the DFEM model

Desired skills and qualifications

• Student pursuing Engineering / IT Master or similar
• Knowledge in Python
• AI high interest and focus at university
• English fluent

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

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Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Final-year Thesis

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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