Master thesis position within CAD

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Heart Aerospace are looking for master thesis students for the spring 2022 period with two different CAD projects in mind. The projects involve researching and implementing CAD best practices as well as contributing with construction and simulation.

The projects are:

CAD Best Practices In AerospaceLanding Gear Design

The first project involves researching CAD principles from the industry and academy along with looking at existing ways of working at Heart Aerospace. It will also involve interviewing relevant people in order to summarize all findings resulting in both a handbook and test cases for training. The Landing Gear Design project is closely related to modelling/simulation projects and will involve designing a landing gear scale model along with simulating the functionality.

Heart Aerospace are in the middle of the R&D phase and all master thesis projects will be of great use along with being implemented in some way. You will be able to take pride in being part of developing important systems used during flight in the coming ES-19 model.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You have an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar programmes involving using CAD for structural or internal design and 3D-modeling.

The must-haves:

Will be available for a master thesis project during spring 2022Will be staying in Gothenburg for the foreseeable future and interested in a full-time position at Heart AerospacePrior technical hobby projects or relevant work experience to presentExcellent communications skills in English, both written and spoken

Meritorious:

Projects related to Aerospace Engineering

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Heart Aerospace was founded in 2018 with the aim to develop an electrified regional flight aircraft. Studies have shown that by 2040 all regional flights will be electric and Heart Aerospace are spearheading the change. The goal is to have the ES-19 model enter into service by 2026 and it will be able to take 19 passengers and cargo on 400km range flights. The major benefits of electrical regional aircrafts are better profitability, accessibility and climate impact.

The company have their R&D team located in Säve and will be building a production plant next to the airstrip in the future. Everything from idea to implementation and future full scale production is and will be done in-house at the Säve plant. The team currently consists of a little over 60 employees and they are aiming to grow continuously in the coming years with financing secured thanks to investments from several different partners as well as Bill Gates investment fund. Most of the current employees are specialists within different aerospace segments that have travelled from all over the world to become part of this amazing project. It is a truly international setting with 14 different nationalities and a welcoming company culture where you will be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues. You will be given responsibility and room to raise ideas as well as testing and implementing those that have potential.

Here are some interesting articles about the financial backing and orders placed by Mesa and United Airlines.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/united-and-mesa-to-buy-electric-planes-for-short-trips-11626174001

https://thestack.technology/electric-aeroplane-startup-heart/

ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENT: 

This is is a master thesis position that is intended to be transferred to a full-time employment provided that all parties are satisfied with the project.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Start date: January 2022Location: Säve, GothenburgPoint of contact: Dino Segetalo, dino.segetalo@friday.se

Apply by clicking the link below. Please remember to attach your CV, cover letter and grades.

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