TRAINING : Operational optimization of satellite constellation geometry

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. 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.

Job Description

Title:

Internship 2020 – Operational optimization of satellite constellation geometry (m/f)

Candidature process:

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Position details:

Airbus Defence & Space, Space Systems, is the European leader in Optical Earth Observation systems. It was responsible for the development of the first Earth Observation space systems in Europe, starting with the SPOT family. Since this time, it has led the major European developments in those fields, through programs for space agencies, export solutions, or Airbus’s own very-high resolution (VHR) Earth observation satellites.

This evolution has allowed Airbus to develop a strong expertise in Mission Planning and Mission Analysis through the Mission Chain Department. The department has grown significantly in recent years and now relies on about a hundred engineers.

Depending on the context and trainee profile, the internship will explore, analyse and assess solutions for introducing operational constraints in constellations design:

- Optimization of spare strategies (cold vs hot spares, in mission plane or in a parking orbit, number of spares in orbit vs on ground…),

- Optimization of ramp up strategies (definition of intermediate viable configurations, management of topology remorphing while the system is already operational…),

- Architecture and operational use of a constellation remorphing module integrated in a satellite control centre (reactivity to a satellite failure, operational logic for introducing additional satellites…),

This 6-month internship is to be filled ideally from February 2020 (Dates depending on applicant cursus).

Tasks & accountabilities

The main tasks to be accomplished will be as follows:

- Understand drivers in constellation design and space operations,

- Identify, describe and analyse the different operational options,

- Design and implement relevant models for constellation operations,

- Assess and benchmark the different options on reference use cases,

- Provide recommendations for each use case,

- Organize, plan and report the activities – work in interaction with Mission experts and engineers – communicate results to the other team members.

Required skills

- Last year student (Degree or Master) of Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (Background in orbital mechanics, reliability, applied mathematics, optimization would be a plus),

- Background in space systems, space operations, modelling and simulation,

- Initial experience in research projects and capacity to work independently would be a plus,

- Software development Skills: python,

- Good capacity to take initiative,

- You have an advanced level of English and French.

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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