Master's Thesis in Structural Engineering (d/f/m)
Core
Final year Master's thesis project performing structural analyses of satellites, instruments, and mechanisms for Airbus Defence and Space.
Role type
Master's thesis student in structural engineering
Builds
Finite Element (FE) models and analysis tools for satellite structures and components
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Structural mechanics
Required skills
Finite Element Method (FEM), structural mechanics, thermo-elasticity, FE solvers (MSC Nastran, OptiStruct), preprocessors (HyperMesh), Python programming, Linux environments, Bash scripting
Preferred skills
Numerical structural optimization, design-exploration tools (Siemens HEEDS, Altair HyperStudy)
Technologies
MSC Nastran, OptiStruct, HyperMesh, Excel, Matlab, Python, Linux, Bash
Responsibilities
Create Finite Element (FE) Models of satellite structures, instruments and components; Conduct static and dynamic, linear and nonlinear structural analyses; Perform structural assessments by means of hand calculations; Develop tools in Excel or Matlab for automatization of analysis pre-/ postprocessing tasks; Prepare technical documentation in English or German