PhD Characterization & Calibration of optical space spectrometers (d/m/f)

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Description of the job

Are you looking for a PhD in 'Calibration and Characterization of Optical Space Spectrometers'

Would you like to discover the work in  Optical Instruments for Space  in Taufkirchen. Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us.

Location: Taufkirchen / Munich

Start: Spring 2020

Duration: 3 Years

Tasks

Your exciting topic:

The Business Division 'Optical Instruments' of Airbus Defence and Space is Europe's largest manufacturer of Optical Instruments for applications in space. Our portfolio covers imaging spectrometers, LIDARs, meteorological imagers, and high resolution cameras. In our technology development team, we prepare the next generation of Earth Observation Instruments in Space. For these activities, we are looking for a PhD student to address dedicated challenges of new technologies for space applications. Challenging performance requirements and their verification are a key element for the development of optical space instruments. In particular, features like stray light or polarization have to be well characterized, since they might strongly impact the data quality on for end users. In this context, we are offering a PhD thesis on the topic 'Calibration and Characterization of Optical Space Spectrometers'.

Skills

The following professional skills and assets are relevant for this position:

·  You have a master degree in Physics or comparable aerospace engineering studies
·  You have knowledge about optical instruments for space or airborne applications
·  You have experience in performance verification of optical instruments. In particular knowledge of stray light, correction algorithms and the corresponding Level 2 impact will be appreciated.
·  You have profound experience in data analysis and good knowledge of software e.g. Matlab, Python, Zemax
·  You are enthusiastic about new space technologies and instruments and have the capability to work independently
· 
You are a good team player and have excellent communication skills

· 
You have negotiation level of English and German

Contact

Does this job description fit your objectives and profile? Take the next step in your career and come and join us!

Reference number JR10011870

Please provide the following documents: cover letter, C.V., relevant certificates, current certificate of enrolment

Should you have general questions regarding this position you can write an E-Mail to: students.germany@airbus.com

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications

irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.