Master Thesis: Extension Attitude Controller for Agile Satellite with CMGs

Job description

Master Thesis: Extension Attitude Controller for Agile Satellite with CMGs

Airbus Defence & Space Friedrichshafen (ex Astrium SL)

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. 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 year project? Would you like to discover the work of a Space Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us at the AOCS/GNC department.

Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: May/June 2017
Duration: 5-6 months

The Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) department is extensively involved in design, development and application of modern control systems for a variety of scientific and Earth observation satellites.

Master Thesis Topic: Extension of Attitude Controller for Agile Satellite with Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs)

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

·  Modeling of spacecraft with CMGs and additional dynamics (based on existing work on site)

Review of existing controller design methods:

·  For pointing control (PCD-Tool)
·  Spacecraft with CMGs
·  Spacecraft with additional dynamics
·  Identification of suitable (existing) controller structure
·  Extension of existing controller
·  Verification in simulation and experiment
·  Documentation

Required skills

You offer:

·  Enrolled master student within Aerospace Engineering or similar field of study
·  Knowledge spacecraft dynamics, control theory
·  Experience with Matlab/Simulink
·  English: fluent

You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.