Master Thesis Attitude Reorientation (m/f/d)

OHB SE; Bremen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in the space sector is seeking a motivated master student to contribute to innovative research in Reinforcement Learning for spacecraft attitude control. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of AI and spaceflight dynamics, allowing you to apply your knowledge and skills in a practical setting. With a focus on developing and optimizing RL algorithms, you will play a vital role in enhancing spacecraft guidance and control systems. Join a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space technology and enjoy a supportive work environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Special leave days

Hybrid work

Individual professional development

Accident insurance

High standard company restaurant

Generous meals subsidy

Subsidized Deutschland ticket

Parking lots

Company parties & events

Qualifikationen

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python is essential.

Aufgaben

• Expand and refine the review on RL applications in spacecraft attitude control.
• Implement and optimize selected RL algorithms for spacecraft.

Kenntnisse

Reinforcement Learning

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Machine Learning

Control Systems

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Robotics/Control Engineering

Master's degree in AI

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Stable-Baselines3

Jobbeschreibung

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a

Master Thesis Attitude Reorientation (m/f/d)

The AOCS/GNC department is seeking an enthusiastic and result-oriented master student to support the development of Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms for Attitude Reorientation Guidance and Control of spacecraft. This thesis offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and spaceflight dynamics.

Your Tasks

• Expand and refine the review on RL applications in spacecraft attitude control.
• Participate in selecting the most promising RL algorithms for the given application.
• Implement and optimize the selected algorithms, ensuring suitability for real-world spacecraft scenarios.
• Assess the performance and compare RL-based methods against heritage algorithms developed within the department.

Your Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics/Control Engineering, AI, or Computer Science, with a focus on Machine Learning or Control Systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Reinforcement Learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Stable-Baselines3).
• Familiarity with rigid body dynamics and control is a strong plus.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with a passion for AI-driven space applications.

We offer

• Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours & special leave days
• Mobile Work: Hybrid work
• Structured on-boarding process
• Development: individual professional development (incl. E-Learnings) space projects
• Additional benefits: accident insurance
• Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
• Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket & parking lots
• Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night

A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website.

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool.

OHB System AG
Human Resources

Questions regarding this posting? Henrike Beyer is available under [e-mail].