Master Thesis in Solar Arrays (d/f/m)

Job Description:

In order to support Solar Array Engineering, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Master student in the field of Aerospace Engineering (d/f/m), for a thesis: Evaluation of a frame-based semi-rigid solar array concept

You are looking for a bachelor thesis/master thesis/PhD thesis and want to get to know the work of a job title? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the department designation as a master student (d/f/m)!

• Location: Taufkirchen
• Start: As soon as possible
• Duration: 6 months

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Your benefits

• Attractive salary and work-life balance with an 35-hour week (flexitime).
• Mobile working after agreement with the department.
• 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 tasks and responsibilities

• Literature research and definition of requirements
• Investigation of existing technologies
• Definition of target design case, KPI’s and platform requirements
• Design evolution on concept level
• Stowed and deployed concept design
• Definition of deployment mechanism
• Mass analysis
• Mechanical analysis and simulation
• Investigation of deployed mechanical behavior and modal analysis
• Investigation of stowed mechanical behavior and modal analysis
• Prediction of test requirements and test specimen
• Prototype panel or wing
• Build breadboard model with focus on manufacturing processes
• Evaluate manufacturing effort and potential compared to standard manufacturing methods
• Cost analysis
• Evaluation of flex PVA by vibration testing with medium vacuum box

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in the area of Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• First practical experience in the field of mechanics, design and mechanical analyses
• Fluent in German and English.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrolment certificate.

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Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Final-year Thesis

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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