The Plasma Rocket Company
Short description of the company:
We, The Plasma Rocket Company, are a start-up founded a year ago, which deals with the development and technological implementation of electric high thrust space propulsion systems. The technological basis for this is our own plasma propulsion concept, called Helios. Part of our novel technological approach is to generate a dense plasma by ionizing neutral gases under high pressure, which in turn forms the basis for the extraction of high particle flows. This is exactly what the two-stage ionization system from Helios is designed for.
The project is being carried out in cooperation with SRD Electronics.
Contact person: Dr. Andreas Reeh, Managing Director, andreas.reeh
Link to company homepage: https://srd-electronics.de
Open positions: Project: Miniaturized High-frequency generator
Location of the Position: Giessen
General Information:
Full-time project preferred.
E.g. external internship, "Berufspraktische Phase" (BPP), Master's thesis. A combination is also possible.
Alternatively also as part-time project.
E.g. large project work
Combinations of e.g. practical phase and Master's thesis are possible.
Handheld device: As part of an ESA-funded project, our aim is now to modify this electric space propulsion technology for an earth application. The aim of the project is to use the conceptual structure of the Helios two-stage ionization system as the basis for a hand-held device for surface treatment and sterilization with plasma under atmospheric conditions.
Project: The content of the project is to develop a miniaturized high-frequency generator for the hand-held device based on existing circuits and prototypes. The work includes:
- Dimensioning and simulation of the circuit
- Preparation of the circuit diagram and circuit board layout
- Construction/design of the mechanical and thermal interface
- Preparation of the order documents and support during the ordering process
- Electrical and mechanical assembly
- Testing and commissioning of the circuit and later of the complete system:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plasma physics
The overall project consists of components that are assigned to different sub-disciplines of physics and technology, such as mechanical construction, electrotechnical coil construction, cabling and insulation as well as the design of the gas system. The scope of the project work is the provision of the high-frequency generator.
Skills (ideally):
- Very good understanding of analog technology and power electronics
- Good understanding of layouting; especially with regard to parasitic layout properties
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with a layout program (preferably Eagle)
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical designs
- Manual skills
Start date: as soon as possible