Master Thesis within Engineering: space mission LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna)
Doktorarbeit Friedrichshafen (Tübingen Region) Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
Job description
Master Thesis within Engineering: space mission LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna)
Airbus Defence and Space Friedrichshafen (ex Astrium SL)
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 Master Thesis? Would you like to discover the work of a Space Engineer? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us.
Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: November / December
We are looking for a student to support the industrial architectural team of Airbus DS for the ongoing architectural definition phase of the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna).
Desired profile
Tasks & accountabilities
The main task of the successful candidate will be to establish a descriptive system model of the system architecture. The model shall be implemented using a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach, using adequate tools, and focus on
· describing the system functions on various levels,
· describing the product items, their interfaces, and respective dependencies.
· describing use cases, activity sequences, and functional flows for typical operational scenarios,
· quantitatively simulating and assessing system characteristics and behavior (e.g. signal latencies, signal acquisition, mechanism control sequences, etc.)
· visualizing stakeholder interactions and dependencies
Depending on available time and progress, efforts will also be made to
· integrate the descriptive model with reduced (simplified) disciplinary models (mechanical, thermal, optical) for specific subsystems and modules.
· define interface functions between certain disciplinary engineering models and integrate them with a central model.
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 (m/f) within Aerospace engineering, system dynamics and control engineering, cybernetics, physics, electrical Engineering or similar field of study
· dedication and persistence to achieve the goals and to keep improving the model
· good command of the English language, good communications skills and ability to work in a team efficiently
· basic/good knowledge of modern systems engineering methods
· ideally but not necessarily: familiarity with MBSE tools and model languages (e.g. SySML)
· basic/good programming skills in at least one standard programming language (Java, Python, C++, Matlab), basic familiarity with the interfaces to standard office applications (e.g. Excel),
· familiarity with one or more discipline engineering models (e.g. Zemax, Matlab/Simulink ,Nastran, Esatan, etc.) would be a plus
· Proficient knowledge of English required. German would be an asset