PHD Thesis: Quantum Sensing for Navigation (d/f/m)

Location: Taufkirchen/Ottobrunn, Munich Area, Germany; on-site role. Start as soon as possible; duration: 3 years.

Company

hirify.global supports research and technology development in aerospace and defence.

What you will do

• Develop solutions for integrating state-of-the-art and new quantum navigation technologies into resilient navigation systems.
• Simulate and analyse hybrid classical-quantum navigation solutions.
• Help define, integrate, and field-test a flying hardware demonstrator.
• Present research at leading international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Requirements

• Scientific university master's degree or comparable degree in physics, robotics, aerospace, electrical engineering, quantum technologies, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of classical navigation methods, sensor fusion, and state estimation theory.
• Solid foundation in mathematics and experience with probabilistic models.
• Basic knowledge of simulation modelling and a good background in related software tools, including Matlab or Python.
• Hands-on laboratory experience.
• Fluent English.

Nice to have

• First experience in quantum sensing.

Culture & Benefits

• 30 days of holiday.
• 35-hour work week with flexitime and work-life balance.
• On-site canteen, cafeteria, and fitness centre.
• International environment with opportunities to network globally.
• Travel within Germany or overseas for team events may be possible after consultation and departmental agreement.
• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, and an enrollment certificate.