Master Thesis student in the field of SmallSats (d/f/m). Title of thesis: Integrate F-Series AR[...]

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Master Thesis student in the field of SmallSats (d/f/m). Title of thesis: Integrate F-Series ARM Flight SW into SOC/FPGA

Airbus and its F-Series partners develop the satellite core avionics for small satellites. For the upcoming Onboard Computers a Flight Software variant shall be integrated and tested onto a ZYNC FPGA/SOC with ARM core.

Location: Friedrichshafen
Start: March 2025
Duration: 6 Months

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Familiarization with the F-Series Flight SW and functions.

• Familiarization with the RTEMS-6 RTOS, F-Series Flight SW Framework, HW Abstraction Layer and Board Support Package (BSP) for current ARM CPUs.

• Implement 2 SpW ARM/ZYNC/PMOD/CABLE IFs using the F-Series single task SW for testing (SpW/RMAP IP Cores will be provided).

• Implement 2 CAN ARM/PMOD/Cable IFs using the F-Series Single Task SW for testing.

• Test an end2end flight scenario with full F-Series SW and satellite simulator connected via SpW and simulated Camera connected via CAN.

• Implement one RS422 ARM/ZYNC/PMOD/Cable IF and connect to Magnetometer model in satellite simulator.

• Documentation of results (MS-Office).

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Enrolled student aerospace engineering, software engineering, or comparable graduation.

• Profound experience with real-time embedded software (C/C++) and FPGA programming.

• High level of motivation for learning and improvement of skills, personal initiative and the ability for efficient timing.

• Team spirit and willingness to co-operate and work together in an international Company.

• Fluent in English.

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Final-year Thesis

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Software Engineering