Master (MSc) Thesis “Developing Novel Spacecraft Metrological Techniques”
OHB Sweden is Sweden’s largest spacecraft system integrator, regularly producing AOCS and propulsion subsystems parallel to complete spacecraft in our cleanroom in Kista. For these systems, it is sometimes necessary to understand how components are placed and oriented relative to each other. To determine these relationships, different measurement techniques are used, with the discipline collectively called metrology.
We are seeking a Master Thesis Student to investigate and implement new metrological methodologies that would aid the design and production of the next generation of spacecraft systems and subsystems.
Thesis Tasks
The thesis would focus on developing new metrological techniques based on the requirements of OHB Sweden. Tasks would include:
Assess the current state-of-the-art metrology in the space industry
Identify and explore emerging techniques
Identify potentials for improvements in the state-of-the-art and/or emerging techniques
Develop new technique(s) that implement such improvements based on the requirements of the company
Analyze the new technique(s) in parameters such as accuracy, repeatability, robustness, and execution speed
Suggest future paths for the company and the discipline at large
Summarize your findings in a thesis report
If opportunities for it arise: perform experimental validation or testing using the metrological tools at OHB Sweden
The goal is to develop new metrological methods that increase the quality of the spacecraft and subsystems developed at the company while decreasing the required time for integration and testing. The student is also encouraged to suggest additional or alternative paths with the same goal.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone that fulfills several of these items:
Final-year master’s students in the field of Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, and similar disciplines
Good understanding of the relevant mathematics, such as linear algebra and statistics
Experience with data analysis
An interest in analyzing measurement data and exploring practical engineering problems
An independent mode of operation in a goal and results-oriented manner
Experience with languages such as Python or MATLAB
Fluency in English
It is considered meriting to have experience with:
Knowledge of measurement science, sensor systems, computer vision, photogrammetry, robotics, or similar areas
AOCS, propulsion systems, spacecraft systems or optical systems
Measurement systems, testing setups, and testing activities
Experience within the space sector
Automation
We would like you to be curious, passionate, driven, and open to learning and trying new things. We welcome applicants of any gender interested in spacecraft engineering to apply!
What We Offer
The student would be supported by experienced space systems engineers throughout the project and would gain exposure to current development activities. Additionally, during the thesis supervised access to laser metrological instruments could be provided for testing novel techniques developed by the student. Successful thesis work may also open a path towards future employment within the systems engineering or testing teams at OHB Sweden.
- Department
- Students and Internships
- Role
- Thesis
- Location
- Kista (Stockholm)
Kista (Stockholm)
Benefits
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Paid days off
In addition to the 25 or 30 days holidays, the offices are closed between Christmas and New Year and on days in between Public Holidays... which are paid days off!
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Company events
Annual Summer and Christmas parties, along with other social events during the year such as BBQs, movie nights, ski trips, build challenges and the nationally mandatory weekly "fika".
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Health promotion
Annual health checks, and we offer Benify's self-portal for sports activites, and 5000 SEK/year in wellness contribution.
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Swedish lessons
Introductory Swedish language courses for those newly relocated to Sweden. In other words, "välkommen till Sverige!"
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On-site amenities
Change rooms, showers, kitchen, terrass, table tennis, yoga mats, bicycle repair station and a nearby nature reserve.
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Flexible working hours
To enable a good balance between work and private life.
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Personal development
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Fruits, coffee, tea and "fika"
About OHB Sweden
Building its success on the passion and exceptional talent of its employees, its extensive knowledge base, OHB Sweden stands stronger than ever to take on new innovative space missions together with its ever growing network of partners and customers.