Trajectory Simulation & Optimization for Winged Launchers (thesis/internship)

Your Task

Trajectory planning and trajectory optimization for horizontal take-off space launchers is a complex task when compared to conventional launch vehicles. Moreover, different types of trajectories have to be investigated, including ascent, reentry, mission-abort or ferry-flight trajectories.  Your task is to further develop a trajectory simulation tool and to incorporate optimization procedures for different trajectory classes. This includes:

• Literature research for optimization strategies of horizontal take-off launcher trajectories
• Selection of suitable procedures, adaption/modification if useful
• Implementation in the existing code
• Validation of the implemented procedures
• Application for Aurora-related reference cases

Your Qualifications

• Aerospace engineering student or similar
• Knowledge background in flight mechanics/orbital mechanics
• Good mathematical understanding
• Good programming skills
• Very good English language skills, preferably also German language skills

Location & Contact

• Your work location: Fahrenheitstrasse 1, 28359 Bremen
• Contact: please send applications & requests/questions to: info@polaris-rfz.de
• Contact via phone: +49 (0)421 2208 124