Master Thesis 5G PHY-MAC Layer Development for Satellites

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. 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.

Job Description

Are you looking for a  Final year project?

Would you like to discover the work of a Development Engineer for Embedded Systems?                                                                                                               

Then apply now!

We look forward to you joining us at Spacecraft Equipment – Hardware and Logic Engineering within Airbus Defence and Space.      

Location: Munich

Start: March / April 2020

Duration: 6 months

You will write your thesis in the Engineering/Design & Development department which specialises in the development of On-board FPGA/ASIC logic and processor solutions for satellite subsystems and on-board navigation instruments.

Your exciting topic

·  Analysing and understanding 5G protocol, especially lower layers (PHY and MAC)
·  MATLAB 5G signal simulation chain, understanding the MATLAB 5G toolbox and merging into it Airbus’ know-how on satellite communications and signal distortion
·  Porting 5G PHY and MAC into on-board HW (Xilinx FPGA with ARM processor SoC)
·  Benchmarking of 5G PHY-layer protocols
·  Writing the end report

You offer:

·  Enrolled student (d/f/m) within Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or similar field of study
·  Experience in tools like SW Design Tools, Matlab/Simulink; LTE, 5G, Signal Processing, FFT, LDPC
·  Programming Language C, C++ and/or VHDL
·  Experienced and excited by new processor architecture and communication processing algorithms
·  English is mandatory; French or German would be an asset

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

Does this job description fit your objectives and profile? Take the next step in your career and come and join us!

How to apply:

Online via www.jobs.airbusgroup.com

Reference number JR10022013

Please provide the following documents: cover letter, C.V., relevant certificates, current certificate of enrolment

You can direct your cover letter to: Martina Winkler

Should you have general questions regarding this position you can write an E-Mail to: students.germany@airbus.com

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