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Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Central Research & Technology.\nLocation: Taufkirchen/ Ottobrunn\nStart: as soon as possible\nDuration: 3 years\nWe at Airbus Central Research & Technology work on cutting edge technologies for future airborne systems, providing novel functionalities whilst reducing the environmental footprint of Airbus products and services. You will join a team of researchers working on advanced avionics systems.\nWe are offering an exciting PhD thesis in the field of advanced neural processing accelerators for on-board systems, embedded into our running activities in Airbus. Our programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and expertise to real-world aerospace challenges that will shape the future of our mobility. You will investigate new technologies and ways of integrating neural processing units into future avionic systems enabling new capabilities for autonomous systems across different aeronautical platforms ranging from UAVs to commercial aviation.\nYour location\nOur site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. You are into sports and other outdoor activities?The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.\nYour benefits\nAttractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).\nInternational environment with the opportunity to network globally.\nWork with modern/diversified technologies.\nOpportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.\nYour tasks and responsibilities\nYou develop solutions to integrate state-of-the art and novel avionics-centric neural processing technologies into upcoming autonomous aerial vehicles.\nYou simulate and analyse classical AI accelerator solutions\nYou are part of defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator \nYou present your research at leading international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.\nDesired skills and qualifications\nYou are an enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) and educated to a scientific university degree (master) or comparable degree in computer science, electrical engineering, informatics, or related technical fields\nYou have profound knowledge on AI inference\nYou have a solid foundation in computer hardware technology\nYou have basic knowledge on embedded systems and cross compilation\nYou have first experiences on RISC-V\nYou have hands-on experience in the laboratory on embedded systems hardware\nYou have good communication skills in German and English\nPlease upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.\nNot a 100% match? 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