Master Student - Immenstaad am Bodensee, Deutschland - Airbus

Airbus

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Immenstaad am Bodensee, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

In order to support the design of a satellite mission for the inspection of other objects in space, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Master student (d/f/m) in the field of Space Situational Awareness and Intelligence:

Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: October 1st, 2024
Duration: Six months

Within the last years, space near the Earth has become more and more crowded with active satellites by an increasing number of diverse operators as well as by passive space debris.

In order to maintain safe and secure operations in space, we need a good understanding of the space environment and the objects therein.

To improve this understanding, Airbus Defence and Space develops innovative space-based capabilities for the detection, classification and characterization of other objects in space.

Your job will be to design, simulate and trade-off different mission and satellite concepts to fulfill this goal.

Your location:

At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen, you will be working where others spend their holidays. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Constance while having lunch in our canteen. And after work, join one of our many corporate sports groups to go running, sailing or skiing.

Your benefits:

International environment with the opportunity to network globally.
Work with modern/diversified technologies.
At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member you are not hired to brew coffee
Compensation.
Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

Familiarization with the usecase, the mission goal and typical spacecraft capabilities.
Definition of different rendezvous and inspection mission scenarios including different targets, observer capabilities and initial orbits.
Familiarization and selection of suitable tools for the preliminary mission simulation and analysis.
Simulation, analysis and optimization of the different mission scenarios.
Derivation of preliminary system requirements.
Regular presentation of progress, preparation of the Master Thesis and thorough documentation of the work.

Desired skills and qualifications:

Enrolled full time Master student (d/f/m) in space or aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, automation engineering, physics, mathematics, software engineering or related fields.
Strong background in orbital mechanics, AOCS and/or mission analysis
Experience in programming (Python) and with dedicated mission analysis tools (e.g., STK, Orekit)
Strong communicative skills and positive attitude towards teamwork.
Fluent English.
Interest in Space Situational Awareness topics.
Knowledge in optics and image processing and control technology will be an addition.

Please upload all of the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts of record, enrollment certificate.

Not a 100% match? No worries Airbus supports your personal growth.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Final-year Thesis
Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.