Final Thesis within Airplane Door Systems Research

Job description

Final Thesis within Airplane Door Systems Research

Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe’s number one space enterprise and the world’s second largest space business. 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.

Description of the job

Are you looking for a final year project? Would you like to discover the work in the area of manufacturing processes? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Helicopters.

Location: Donauwörth
Start: Autumn 2018
Duration: 6 months

The position offers a final year thesis in the area of CFRP manufacturing processes. The thesis will be all about the development of a manufacturing method to create dry fibre preforms for the next generation main hinge. The Thesis applies a systematic method and starts with the analysis of the status quo. This is especially true for manufacturing methods to create a 3D fibre architecture and to activate the binder system.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

On the Basis of the status analysis and a given design solution the thesis develops the necessary process elements via simulation and workshop trials.
Additional to that the thesis will develop suitable tools for the forming of the fibres as well as for the required trimming operations. Finally the thesis will combine the process elements to a process chain and verifies the effectiveness of the method by estimation of the manufacturing costs.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

You offer:

·  Enrolled student (m/f) within Engineering/Avionics or similar field of study
·  CATIA V5 (part design, assembly design, generative shape design)
·  Finite element method (FEM)
·  Product data administration/management (PDM)
·  Systematic development method
·  German / English: advanced

You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.