Master Thesis within Virtual Reality application as aircrew schooling system concept

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Master Thesis within Virtual Reality application as aircrew schooling system concept

Airbus Defence and Space Manching

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 field of Virtual Reality? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at Airbus Defence and Space in Manching.

Location: Manching
Start: Spring 2019
Duration: 3-6 months

The simulation department within Airbus Defence and Space develops training solutions for different military aircrafts, from Full Flight Training devices until mission, tactics or procedure training solutions.
There is an extensive interest in using VR technologies to enhance the current trainings solu-tions. Despite that a large variety of VR products on the market, implementation details in providing meaningful and satisfying solutions are still to evaluate.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your exciting topic:

·  Forwarding and display of external video sources to VR applications
·  Forwarding of operator inputs to trainee VR environment
·  Forwarding of trainee VR interactions to operator monitoring
·  Implementation and evaluation of a testbed environment to execute human ma-chine interfaces analysis with a test group of flight operators and trainers
·  Trainings simulation control (start, stop, pause …) from within the VR environment

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 Information Technology, Engineering / Avionics, Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study
·  The following qualifications are required for this task:
·  Programming skills under Windows using Unity and C++
·  Basic knowledge of 3D modelling and geographic data
·  Good understanding of 3D geometry
·  English: negotiation level

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