The Institute of Space Systems in Bremen is dedicated to designing and analyzing future spacecraft and space missions, including launchers, orbital and exploration systems, and satellites. Our evaluations focus on the technical feasibility, performance and costs of these systems, utilizing a range of cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary engineering methods.
What to expect
The Planetary Infrastructures (PI) research initiative focuses on bioregenerative life support systems (BLSS), in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) and how these can be integrated into future outposts. We are looking for interns to support us in our work.
You can expect active participation in the EDEN LUNA project as well as support in the EDEN laboratory for the further development of bio-regenerative life support systems for later use in lunar or Martian habitats. Together with the team, you will prepare the EDEN LUNA missions "on the moon" (LUNA Analogue Facility Cologne) on site in Bremen. You will be involved in the conception, development and construction of experimental setups in the field of autonomous greenhouse systems according to the principle of closed cycles and the co-development of so-called Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) technologies such as aeroponics (soilless cultivation), high-performance LED systems, air management systems (CO2 gassing) or control systems (DHCS).
Your tasks
• Collaboration in the setup, execution, analysis and documentation of hardware-in-the-loop tests for greenhouses for space travel
• Collaboration in commissioning, test definition, writing AIV&OPS procedures and test evaluation of onboard sensors
• Supporting (plant) experiments and carrying out simulations in this area.
• Collaboration in setting up the user architecture for mission control for EDEN LUNA together with DLR GSOC/MUSC as well as ESA EAC (software applications, observation and data utilisation), documentation of research processes and data collected
• Working with data science tools for data evaluation and visualisation
• Active participation in design studies for future greenhouse systems for lunar or Martian habitats
Your profile
• Ongoing Master's degree in aerospace, physics, electrical engineering, computer science/embedded systems
• Independent, structured and goal-orientated work as part of a team
• Willingness to familiarise yourself with new topics and ability to work scientifically
• Manual skills and possibly experience in handling appropriate tools (milling machine, lathe, drilling machine)
• Knowledge of the programming languages Python, Java, C/C++ or similar
• Very good written and spoken English skills
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2957) please contact:
Claudia Philpot
Tel.: +49 421 24420 1119
