Overview
The Thermal Subsystem ensures that all satellite components remain within their designated operating and non-operating temperature limits. To determine these temperature ranges and verify material tolerances, we perform detailed thermal analyses using specialized software. Additionally, we conduct physical tests by subjecting the satellite to a range of controlled thermal stresses to simulate on-orbit conditions.
AcubeSAT is a student-led effort at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Our goal is to study, develop, build and fly our very own satellite. If you have a working spirit, time to spend, patience and you are also searching for a fun and rewarding activity along your studies, we are excited to meet you.
Position Description
As a thermal engineer in the team you’ll get the chance to contribute to the analysis, design, testing and verification of the thermal control subsystems for a novel satellite. For example, some tasks would be:
- Research on the appropriate active and passive thermal control methods for various crucial components, such as the payload of the satellite
- Construct a mathematical model of the satellite for thermal analyses
- Conduct and evaluate a range of essential thermal tests to optimize the current design and ensure compliance with the experiment’s required thermal conditions
- Utilize thermal analysis software such as ESATAN-TMS and Simcenter to evaluate the satellite’s thermal performance in orbit
Preferred Skills
- Heat Transfer Theory and Materials Science
- Control Theory
- Finite Elements Method (or any other Discretization method for numerically solving differential equations)
- Experience in systems’ simulation and modeling
- Experience with laboratory equipment (e.g. PSU, multimeter)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Capable of working well in multidisciplinary groups of peers
- Capable of navigating previously unknown fields
- A strong sense of commitment and responsibility