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Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Central Research & Technology.\nLocation: Taufkirchen/ Ottobrunn\n\nStart: as soon as possible\n\nDuration: 3 years\n\nYour location\nOur site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you 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\n30 days holidays\n\nOn-site-facilities: canteen and cafeteria, fitness center\n\nAttractive salary and work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime).\n\nTraveling overseas or within Germany (team events) is possible after consultation and agreement from the department.\n\nInternational environment with the opportunity to network globally.\n\nWork with modern/diversified technologies.\n\nAt 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.\n\nOpportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.\n\nYour tasks and responsibilities\nYou develop solutions to integrate state-of-the art and new quantum navigation technologies into resilient navigation systems.\n\nYou simulate and analyse hybrid classical-quantum navigation solutions.\n\nYou are part of defining, integrating, and field-testing a flying hardware demonstrator.\n\nYou present your research at leading international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.\n\nDesired skills and qualifications\nScientific university degree (master) or comparable degree in physics, robotics, aerospace or electrical engineering, quantum technologies, or related technical fields.\n\nKnowledge on classical navigation methods, sensor fusion and state estimation theory.\n\nSolid foundation in mathematics, experience with probabilistic models.\n\nBasic knowledge of simulation modelling and good background in related software tools (Matlab/Python).\n\nFirst experiences in the field of quantum sensing is an asset.\n\nHands-on experience in the laboratory.\n\nFluent English.\n\nPlease upload the following documents:cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.\nNot a 100% match? 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