Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH is offering an exciting Bachelor thesis opportunity for a highly motivated student to explore the application of 3D printing technologies for the fabrication of electrical circuit and/or relay boxes. This project aims to investigate the feasibility, advantages, and limitations of additive manufacturing in developing robust and efficient enclosures for critical aerospace components.

Student (d/f/m) for Bachelor Thesis - 3D Printing of Electrical Circuit- or Relay Boxes

You are looking for a bachelor thesis and want to get to know the work ? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the team!

• Location: Manching

• Start: Mai 2026

• Duration: 3 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

• 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

• Literature Review: Conducting a comprehensive review of existing additive manufacturing techniques relevant to the production of electrical enclosures, including material properties, design considerations, and post-processing methods.
• Design & Prototyping: Developing and optimizing CAD models for electrical circuit or relay boxes, specifically tailored for 3D printing processes, considering factors like material strength, thermal management, and EMI shielding.
• Material Selection & Testing: Researching and recommending appropriate 3D printing materials with relevant electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties for the application. Potentially conducting initial material characterization tests.
• Additive Manufacturing Execution: Operating or overseeing the operation of 3D printing equipment to produce prototypes of the designed enclosures.
• Performance Evaluation: Developing and executing test plans to evaluate the functional performance, structural integrity, and environmental resistance of the 3D-printed enclosures (e.g., thermal performance, vibration resistance, IP rating if applicable).
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyzing experimental data, documenting findings, and presenting conclusions in a comprehensive Bachelor thesis report.
• Collaboration: Working closely with engineers and specialists within Airbus Defence and Space to integrate project findings into ongoing research and development initiatives.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• Technical Skills:
  - Strong understanding of 3D printing technologies and processes (e.g., FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF).
  - Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
  - Basic knowledge of electrical circuit design and component packaging.
  - Familiarity with materials science principles, particularly as applied to polymers and composites.
  - Experience with laboratory testing and data analysis is an advantage.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong interest in innovative manufacturing techniques.

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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