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Oxford Space Systems is a multi-award-winning space technology business developing novel deployable spacecraft structures that are lighter, less complex and lower cost than those in current commercial demand.
Our vision is to become the global leader in deployable antennas for space. By working with leading academic and commercial collaborators, we're developing genuinely innovative deployable antenna solutions for the world’s leading satellite builders.
Based at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus - the UK's Space Cluster - Oxford Space Systems enjoys access to world-class facilities including our own purpose-built facility which houses Harwell site’s largest cleanroom.
Background
OSS has a track record of innovation and delivery with multiple systems flown to date and 100% in-orbit deployment success. We have achieved this through combining well proven technologies with innovative use of materials and origami-inspired principles to develop deployable antennas which are mass and stowage efficient.
Our talented team of engineers, world-class facilities, and capabilities in the areas of RF, mechanical, thermal and structural dynamics analysis and design, combined with our manufacturing facilities and the largest clean room in the Harwell campus, enable the development of novel antenna products for science missions, New Space commercial constellations and MoD projects critical to UK sovereign space capabilities.
As a Graduate Engineering Intern, you will have an opportunity to work alongside talented engineers and you will be able to apply your knowledge of mechanical design, mechanical and thermo-mechanical behaviour of composite materials and metallic alloys, GD&T and design for manufacturing & assembly amongst other disciplines to create the next generation of deployable space antennas.
Would you like to join our research and technology team of talented engineers and deliver novel antenna products?
Responsibilities
As a Graduate engineering intern, you will be involved in concept feasibility / evaluation and product development of lightweight, reliable, low cost and stowage efficient deployable structures and mechanisms to enable successful antenna deployment and operations from space. You will work alongside RF and Mechanical Engineers within the R&D Team and will report directly to the Programme Manager. You will be part of a team developing novel deployable rigid panel antennas and other foldable panel based structures for space applications ranging from Internet of Things to Synthetic Aperture Radar, from LEO to planetary missions, from small CubeSats to large satellite platforms.
You will need a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials, Industrial or Aerospace engineering, combined with the right level and type of experience. You have demonstrable previous experience or have taken relevant coursework in design, manufacturing, and material selection of metallic and fibre based materials. Any previous experience in design, manufacturing and testing of functional prototypes is desirable.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials / Industrial / Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience with selection of metallic and fibre based materials and their mechanical / thermal characterization techniques and manufacturing processes
- Experience with rapid prototyping techniques
- Should be able to develop trade-off matrices for evaluating feasibility of several design concepts
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Basic understanding of space grade materials and their manufacturing processes
