Research position (m/f/d) - Space Mobility and Propulsion (Ottobrunn)

Research position (m/f/d) - Space Mobility and Propulsion (Ottobrunn)

31.01.2025, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The Chair of Space Mobility and Propulsion is offering a Research position (m/f/d). The Chair of Space Mobility was created in January 2022 and is now already team of 15.

About us and the position
Through projects such as SPARK, Solar for Ice to Thrust (S4I2T), the ASCENT hopper and its model predictive and fault-tolerant control, the chair is conducting break through research in space propulsion topics under the strategic headlines of democrati-sation of space, in-space propulsion for autonomy and sustainability, intelligent propulsion systems, insanely breakthrough innovation and testing as a service. The Chair has also introduced innovative lecturing methods bringing teaching and research closer together to the benefit of students and researchers alike.

We are looking for a research willing to contribute to advancing testing and diagnostic capabilities and techniques at the Chair.

More Information at our homepage: https://www.asg.ed.tum.de/en/spm/homepage/

Required Skills & Experience

 Knowledge and skills in:
o Proven ability to identify and solve problems through a proactive, systematic approach
o Ability to work in a team as well as independently
o Mechanical design as well as analysis of structural and fluid dynamic engineering problems
o Fluent communication skills, both in written and spoken English
o Willingness to attend international conferences and publish internationally

 Advantageous Skills:
o Space propulsion knowledge
o Experience in testing and simulation of engines
o Highly motivated to carry out a research project and to advance a new space technology
o Strong interest in economically sustainable space mobility
o Engineering tools like CAD-programs (e.g. SolidWorks)
o Programming language skills in Matlab and/or Python
o German language level B1 or higher
 Experience in teaching and experience student supervision

What we offer
 Full position (100% / 40h, pay grade E13, TV-L)
 Flexible solutions for home office and 30 days of paid holidays
 An amazing team and the possibility of getting involved in something big
 A large network of people in the space business
 Various employer benefits
 Please note: The position is based in Ottobrunn / Munich with the potential for regular required on-site pres-ence in Oberpfaffenhofen
 We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to offering an inclusive research environment and encourage applicants of all back-grounds to apply, including individuals with disabilities. The position is suitable for disabled persons.

Application
Interested candidates should send their application (incl. CV, motivation letter (max. 1 page), current and past transcript of records, as well as any supporting documents) via E-Mail at: rfa-jobs.rfa@ed.tum.de (preferably in a single PDF). We look forward to your application.

 The vacancy will be open until filled
 The position shall start in Spring 2025

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Technische Universität München
TUM School of Engineering and Design
Chair of Space Mobility and Propulsion
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Chiara Manfletti
Lise-Meitner-Str. 9
85521 Ottobrunn
www.asg.ed.tum.de/spm

Kontakt: rfa-jobs.rfa@ed.tum.de