Master Thesis: Technologies for Electrification of Braking Systems
- Application Deadline: Oct. 31, 2024
- Gothenburg
- On-site
Are you a final year Master’s student looking for thesis opportunities during the spring semester 2025? Curious about aerospace development at the cutting edge of emerging technologies and new markets? How does a dynamic scale-up company with an international team of experts sound?
Heart Aerospace is looking for one or two master students to join our Systems Design and Methods team.
Thesis description
As aircraft become increasingly electrified, their reliance on hydraulic powered systems will wane. To eliminate the need for hydraulic power completely, all traditional systems utilizing hydraulic power will have to be replaced. Aircraft braking system have historically relied on hydraulic power for operation.
This thesis will investigate the different technologies that can be used for braking solution and conduct trade studies on which is most optimal for regional aircraft. The tasks of the thesis include literature review on the state-of-the-art. Based on that knowledge, different concepts are selected and checked for their feasibility through analysis. Finally, the most suitable candidate shall be designed, modelled and sized.
Master thesis at Heart Aerospace
At Heart Aerospace, we want to strengthen the aerospace and electric mobility competences in our region. Our master thesis program is one way for us to contribute to this development, offering students to work with and be guided by our aerospace specialists from all over the world. We value the collaboration with our master thesis students, and we aim to provide good opportunities for them during the thesis period. Many of our previous students are now part of our team in Gothenburg.
We welcome students who plan to write their thesis in a pair of two as well as students who are working solo.
Thesis terms
The thesis period will start in January 2025 and end in June 2025. The program takes place at our main office in Gothenburg and our students are required to be based here throughout the thesis period. Any relocation needs are not covered by the company and will need to be managed by the student themselves. The master thesis project is part of the student’s ongoing education and will therefore not include any salary from the company.
Selected candidates will be invited for interviews with our team, the interviews are planned to take place beginning of November 2024.
Skills & Requirements
- Master’s student in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development or other relevant field
- Knowledge of electromechanical devices
- Skills in systems modelling and simulation (e.g. Simulink)
- Basic understanding of CAD modelling
- Basic understanding of material science is a benefit
- Great verbal & written communication skills in English
- Eagerness to work with others
- Passion for aircraft and electrification of the aviation industry
Application
If you are planning to write your thesis with a partner, please make one application each and specify who your partner is in the questionnaire. If you apply alone, write so in the question.
Submit your application and CV in English. Attach your grades under ‘Other’.
Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, welcome with your application today!
At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.
About the company
Heart Aerospace has a clear mission. We work to decarbonize and democratize air travel. We believe in electrification. Not only to bring down emissions and build a sustainable future, but to make flying accessible for the many, around the world.
Electric planes are cheaper to operate and can unlock convenient and effective regional traveling, a market that today is restricted by the difficulty of making a sustainable profit. Our mission is about taking electrification to the skies, helping our customers build their businesses, and the traveling public to access an amazing and sustainable service.
Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable. Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together!
We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our fast-moving team developing a new electric aircraft. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team! Visit our career site and check out what it is like working at Heart.
Heart Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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