This collaborative project aims to address the technical challenges associated with managing satellite launch vibration loads using emerging advanced manufacturing techniques. Vibration loads are often the dominating mechanical load that drives the final design of satellite components/structures. During launch, significant loads are transferred from the launch vehicle to the payload which if insufficiently designed for can lead to critical failures, reliability issues and reduced payload capacity. The University of Canterbury in collaboration with Dawn Aerospace, a leading innovator in space transportation, will contribute academic expertise and industry support to address this issue and enable the development of novel dampening solutions to be integrated into in-space propulsion systems.
Supervisors
Primary Supervisor: Dr George Stilwell
Other Supervisor(s): Professor Derek Warner, Lan Le-Ngoc
Key qualifications and skills
BE (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
Not essential - Master's study in applicable area.
Does the project come with funding
- Stipend of $36,212 per annum with 2% increase each year; up to a total of 360 points
- Tuition Fees (at the domestic rate); up to a total of 360 points
- Additional financial support for project costs of up to $20,000 throughout duration of the project
Final date for receiving applications
30/10/2026
How to apply
This is a UC Connect Scholarship and applications must be made through the site here: https://job-boards.anz.greenhouse.io/dawnaerospace/jobs/4005543201
Emailed applications will not be considered.
Keywords
Aerospace, Engineering Design
