Final thesis: Actuator and Sensors for Helicopters Flight Control Test Bench

Job description

Final thesis: Actuator and Sensors for Helicopters Flight Control Test Bench

Airbus Helicopters Donauwörth

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. 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.

Description of the job

Are you looking for a final thesis or internship? Would you like to discover the work in Actuator and Sensors for Helicopters Flight Control Test Bench? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us as at the (35 hours/week, flexi-time).

Location: Donauwoerth
Start: as soon as possible
Duration: 6 Months

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The subject concerns the design, setup and test of an actuator for a helicopter flight controls test bench. Based on preliminary design studies, an electro-mechanical actuator and corresponding sensor installation shall be designed and setup based on industrial components for the purpose of measuring pilot control forces.
Your exciting tasks:

·  Concept studies (kinematics), sizing (speed, torque, gear ratio, etc.) and preparations for design decisions concerning the motor, gear and motor controller
·  Contribution to design and integration of the bench setup including motor control, force sensors and data acquisition system
·  Selection of industrial components for actuator (motor, gear), motor controller, and data acquisition considering existing force sensors
·  Contribution to the installation and setup of the electro-mechanical actuator including motor control unit and sensor installation
·  Configuration of the motor control unit
·  Execution and evaluation of tests

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.

Required skills

You offer:

·  Enrolled student in engineering or similar
·  Practical experience with test bench installations: electro-mechanical actuators, motors, motor controls, measurement equipment or sensors
·  Sound knowledge of electric motors, motor controls, data acquisition
·  Matlab/Simulink, Space or LabView
·  Advanced in English, fluent in German