Development of a spectroscopic monitoring system for Hall Effect Thrusters

COMHET / LPP; Île-de-France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institution in France is offering a PhD position focused on electric propulsion. The role involves developing a prototype system to monitor Hall Effect Thrusters using optical signals. Candidates should possess experience in electrical and optical diagnostics and be familiar with machine learning techniques. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance in a rapidly growing field.

Qualifications

• Motivated candidates with experience in electrical and optical diagnostics.
• Familiarity with machine learning and prototype development.

Responsabilités

• Develop a prototype for monitoring performance of Hall Effect Thrusters.
• Combine electrical and optical diagnostics in the project.

Formation

PhD in a relevant field

Description du poste

Overview

Topic description

Safran Spacecraft Propulsion (SSP) and Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas (LPP) are offering to motivated candidates a PhD position with a topic in the field of electric propulsion. The PhD thesis is of experimental nature with the goal to develop a prototype of a compact system for monitoring the performance of Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) based on their optical signals. The work combines electrical and optical diagnostics, use of machine learning and prototype development. Context HET are electric propulsion devices (Figure 1) characterized by possibly the highest efficiency and thrust-to-power ratio among the various systems for satellite propulsion. This makes them a preferred choice for use in satellite constellations, on geostationary satellites and exploration probes for missions within the Solar system. Meeting the rising demands of the rapidly growing market requires pushing the boundaries of physics and engineering beyond their current limits and provides exciting field for personal advancement.