Job Description: To support the Aerodynamic Design Team, Airbus Defence and Space is offering a Masterthesis on Multi-Point Optimization of an Integrated Air Induction System based on the Virtual Design Engineer (VDE) Tool Chain In the design of agile aircraft configurations, a highly integrated air induction system is in many cases required. This leads to several challenges: The variation of the intake and exhaust geometries and flows conditions might influence the flow at the wing and the fuselage aftbody including the vertical and horizontal tail planes The efficiency air induction system influences the engine cycle and thus the efficiency of the engine A highly efficient intake might generate significant aircraft drag leading to a potential optimal intake design being a compromise between intake efficiency and aircraft drag. This optimum is also dependent on the desired flight envelope and the mission profiles. There are additional boundary conditions like the flow uniformity requirements at the engine entry or internal layout constraints, which limit the design of air induction system The project offers insight into intake aerodynamics, multipoint optimiziation, turbulence modeling, numerical simulation of agile aircraft aerodynamics and methods development in physical modeling and optimization. You are looking for a master thesis and want to get to know the work of an Aerodynamic Design Engineer? Then apply now We look forward to you supporting us in the Aerodynamic Design department. Location: Manching Start: May 2025 Duration: 6 Months Your location Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach. Your benefits Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime). International environment with the opportunity to network globally. Work with modern/diversified technologies. At 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. Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include: Understanding, application and evaluation of turbulence models and their extensions for complex flow test cases Further development of methods for the enhancement of the model towards higher fidelity data Extension of application and statistical overview of the benefits w.r.t predictive capability and/or generalization Establishment of best practices and analysis of the main sources of sensibility and improvement Desired skills and qualifications Enrolled full time student (d/f/m) within Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or comparable Sound basic knowledge of CATIA shape design is beneficial Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python) Strong interest in aerodynamic design and fighter aircraft Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate. Not a 100% match? No worries Airbus supports your personal growth. Take your career to a new level and apply online now 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. Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Employment Type: Final-year Thesis Experience Level: Student Job Family: Support to Management By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsomairbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.