Research Assistant (m/w/d) in the field of Avionics and AI - Cockpit Integration of AI-based Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering

Artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes numerous areas – from data analysis to decision support. In military aviation, too, AI is increasingly seen as a key technology to meet the increasing complexity of missions and the ever shorter decision cycles. But in this safety-critical application, decisive questions arise: What tasks can AI take on reliably? And how can such systems be made safe and affordable despite their probabilistic nature? In the research project “Avionik and KI” at the Institute of Flight Systems, we are working on these challenges. Our goal: explore the use of modern AI methods in Manned-Unmanned Teaming (cooperation between manned and unmanned aircraft) and develop innovative solutions for AI integration. We are looking for motivated scientific employees who want to shape the future of AI in military aviation. The focus is on the research field: ‘Cockpit integration of AI-based unmanned aircraft (UAVs)’

Development of a system architecture to guide (real) UAVs from the cockpit simulator. Development of a user interface for order allocation and generation of appropriate system feedback from the UAVs. Investigate approaches to generating transparency and explainability of the AI-based system behavior. Implementation of human-in-the-loop experiments to validate a functional prototype (virtual testing) in close cooperation with the team. Investigation of the implications for the avionics function chain.

very well completed scientific higher education (master or diploma) in electrical engineering or computer science, with a focus on e.g. robotics or cognitive systems, aerospace technology, with a focus, e.g. in flight management or simulation,

Knowledge of programming and software development (e.g. Python, C/C++) Outstanding graduates of corresponding degree programs at universities for applied sciences are expressly asked to apply to us. They are citizens of an EU or NATO nation and master English in word and writing, German knowledge is advantageous. What do we expect? Interest in team work in an interdisciplinary and international research group Publications of results in conferences and journals Enthusiasm for scientific questions and interest in stimulating exchange of AI with colleagues and superiors. They have equality and diversity competence. They stand up for the fundamental freedom of democracy within the meaning of the Basic Law

active promotion of your scientific development and the possibility of promotion most modern IT and laboratory equipment Cooperation in an international team of highly motivated colleagues Possibility to present their results at international congresses flexible working time excellent possibilities for networking a campus university with very good infrastructure, in-house nursery and kindergarten (parent initiative), a family service agency with advice and assistance for university members to improve the compatibility of family, care and work A grouping into the remuneration group 13 is carried out in accordance with § 12 TVöD with regard to the actual activities to be performed and the fulfilment of the personal or Mobile work / Homeoffice is possible to a limited extent after consultation with the project management. They work with a recognized and family-friendly employer in safe economic conditions. They benefit from targeted personnel development and an extensive range of continuing and training. You have the opportunity to participate in offers of occupational health promotion. It expects an attractive salary according to the public service collective agreement (TVöD). Employment may also be part-time if desired. The Bundeswehr promotes the occupational equality of women and men and therefore welcomes particularly women's applications. In accordance with the Social Code IX and the Disabled Compensation Act, we expressly welcome applications of seriously disabled people; in respect of the fulfilment of the tendering requirements, individual consideration is given. The Bundeswehr supports the goals of the National Integration Plan and welcomes applications from people with a migration background. JOBV1_EN