Doctoral Researcher, MSCA Doctoral Network position “Electric solar wind sail mission design”

Aalto University(2 months ago)

Otaniemi, Espoo, FinlandOnsiteFull TimeTrainee$35,640 - $42,240Electrical Engineering

About this role

A doctoral researcher position within the MSCA E-Sailors Doctoral Network hosted by Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, focusing on advancing Electric solar wind sail (E-sail) technology for nanosatellites and deep-space missions. The role involves research using in-orbit results from missions like Foresail-1p and development of new E-sail experiments and payloads for future lunar and deep-space missions. Candidates will be enrolled in Aalto’s doctoral programme and collaborate with partner institutes and industry hosts across Europe.

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Required Skills

Orbital Mechanics
Propulsion Systems
Spacecraft Dynamics
Mission Analysis
Plasma Physics
Software Development
Version Control
Simulation
Python
C++

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Qualifications

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Technology, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
Eligibility for Aalto Doctoral Programme (PhD enrollment required)

About Aalto University

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