Scientist - Materials (m/f/d)

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

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

A vacancy for a Scientist – Materials (m/f/d) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Munich. The successful applicant will join “Materials X”.

Tasks & accountabilities

·  Establish work programme for failure analysis, perform the associated analysis and write corresponding test reports in direct link with the customers from Airbus divisions or CR&T

·  Perform and interpret macroscopic and microscopic examinations

·  Perform and interpret analysis in the scanning electron microscope (SEM) including EDX analysis

·  Perform and interpret X-Ray diffraction (XRD) analysis

·  Perform and interpret analysis in the optical emission spectroscope (OES)

·  Contribution to the development of new methods for accurate in-service failure analysis

·  Identify failure root cause

·  Propose improvement solution(s)

·  Manage the associated apparatus: investment proposal, maintenance and calibration

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

·  Scientific background in materials and mechanical engineering or similar

·  Comprehensive know-how and overview of various analytical techniques for failure analysis (principles, limitations)

·  Profound knowledge and experience in

·  Metallic materials and processes

·  Metallurgy and microstructural investigation techniques

·  Knowledge and experience in

·  Surface technology

·  Composite materials and processes

·  Degradation behaviour and degradation mechanisms of materials

·  Fracture mechanics

·  Hands-on, solution oriented and pragmatic

·  Ability to work with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment

·  Awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity

·  Fluent German and English, knowledge of French is beneficial