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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Big Data Scientist - Services Analytics Plateau

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Master's, PhD
Manching, Germany
In Person
Data & AnalyticsData Science

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master of Science degree, ideally a Ph.D., in statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
  • Several years of relevant professional experience working in data-driven projects, preferably within an Agile environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in processing and analyzing aircraft sensor and maintenance data, aircraft or fleet data, including Integrated Logistics Support or in-service data.
  • Hands-on experience developing and implementing health monitoring, predictive maintenance, or Integrated Logistics Support models for the aerospace sector.
  • Deep knowledge and expertise in data analysis and statistical interpretation, including probability distributions, statistical tests, anomaly detection, and Bayesian inference.
  • Experience in Big Data projects using Spark and Spark-Submit jobs to build ELT pipelines and create data products.
  • Working knowledge of Unix systems, including command-line operations and scripting such as Bash.
  • Expertise in DevOps and Python coding in a production environment, as well as excellent knowledge of SQL technologies and databases.
  • Experience developing visualization tools such as Spotfire and front-end applications such as Streamlit and Django.
  • Fluency in English; German is ideally also desired.
Responsibilities
  • Ask the right questions to support the discovery process.
  • Identify the data analytics problems that offer the greatest opportunities to the organization.
  • Perform exploratory data analysis using visualization and sense.
  • Become familiar with the business and actively follow market trends.
  • Present findings to stakeholders using visualization and other means.
  • Collate data and perform data wrangling, including transforming, cleansing, and linking data with other data.
  • Provide data sets for machine learning models and determine relationships between data source attributes.
  • Apply data mining techniques to carry out statistical analysis.
  • Create and validate models, including but not limited to machine learning models.
  • Perform exploratory data analyses, extract specific content, patch data, and conduct statistical analysis.
  • Develop and implement program prototypes and production code, mainly in Python.
  • Support proof-of-concept execution and ad hoc requests within the community.
  • Develop and handle MCMC simulations and analyze their outputs.
  • Drive new working methods and data governance models.
  • Present results to diverse audiences, from engineers to managers.
  • Share and exchange knowledge with other teams and work closely with support teams and the design office.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in an Agile environment is preferred.
  • A Ph.D. is ideally desired.
  • German language fluency is ideally desired.

About the company

Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Blagnac, France

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
  • H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
  • Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
  • June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
  • Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.

What makes Airbus unique

  • Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
  • The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
  • The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

5%
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Oct 12th, 2026
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Airbus A350F freighter completes maiden flight with 4.3m cargo door for servers

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