High-resolution thermal infrared (TIR) satellite images will open the market to new opportunities, with various commercial applications. At Super-Sharp SpaceSystems we are developing innovative unfolding space telescopes to capture these images at a high-resolution and revisit rate.The difficulty with unfolding TIR space telescopes is that the optics must be aligned to a millionth of a metre (or one hundredth of the width of a human hair).We achieve this with our patented self-alignment technology, which has been successfully tested in laboratory conditions. As we advance the technology to get to a commercial-ready product. A key component in achieving this image quality required on our telescopes is the stability and machining accuracy of our mirrors which in turn requires an in-depth study and optimisation of these mirrors.Activities that the intern will undertake include:

- Design and Finite Analysis of various designs of for mirrors and mirror structures

- Undertaking a trade-off exercise of different designs and concepts.

- Writing a report detailing their findings.

- Presenting the results of the study to the management team of SuperSharp

We are looking for motivated candidates that are interested in Earth Observation instrumentation and working in a fast-paced start-up. Ideal candidates should have experience in thermal analysis and testing of complex systems.

Academic: Engineering Undergraduate Degree (preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering)

Minimum requirements: Experience with CAD software packages from Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks, among others. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable requirements: Experience with CAD thermal simulation packages. Experience with finite element studies (ideally using FEMap or Ansys).