Reseach Assistant for the topic Active Noise Cancelling for Motorized Airplanes bei Technische Universität Darmstadt

Department of System Reliability, Adaptronics and Machine Acoustics (SAM) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Darmstadt has an immediate vacancy for the position of

Reseach Assistant (all genders) for the topic Active Noise Cancelling for Motorized Airplanes

The position is full-time and is initially limited to three years.
The positions are classified according to pay group 13 of the TU Darmstadt collective agreement (TV-TU Darmstadt).

We at the Department of System Reliability, Adaptronics and Machine Acoustics (SAM) are an interdisciplinary team and, in close cooperation with our associated Fraunhofer Institute LBF, cover a wide spectrum from basic and application-oriented research to technology transfer.

How can products of the future be made more sustainable and more silent at the same time?

This question is a focus of our work and forms our motivation for researching active systems for vibration and noise reduction. Aircraft noise is a significant source of noise for people living near airports. In addition to large, international airports, noise from smaller airfields also contributes to noise pollution, e.g. the operation of smaller motorised aircraft. Besides the propeller, the main source of noise is the exhaust system. Silencers in the exhaust system have not yet become established, in part because of the disadvantageous aerodynamics, i.e. higher fuel consumption. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) offers a possibility to reduce the sound and at the same time not to negatively influence the aerodynamics of the aircraft through a system integration. The principle of ANC is already established in commercial products in the form of headphones with active noise reduction. The aim of the research work is to develop an ANC system for the exhaust system of a propeller-driven motor aircraft. Together with an industrial partner and a research partner, you will develop an ANC system integrated into the on-board electronics.

What you are going to do

The research work includes the development of an ANC system for a motorized aircraft:

• Experimental characterisation of noise emissions in flight tests.
• Modelling and optimisation of the ANC system by layout of the required microphones and loudspeakers.
• Construction of a prototype and performance of validation measurements.
• Participation in the production of a development kit (ANC hardware, mechanics, etc.).

In addition, you will be responsible for the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Transferring knowledge to students within the framework of courses.
• Supervision of student projects.
• Participation in project acquisition for public projects and industrial projects.

What you can expect

• A steep learning curve with many opportunities for professional and personal development (TUDa's Ingenium programme).
• Enough room for independent familiarisation with the topic under collegial support.
• Independent project work in a brand new, unique laboratory environment in collaboration with renowned industrial partners and the Fraunhofer LBF specialist team.
• Promotion and development of professional expertise through active participation in (inter)national conferences and publication of research results in renowned journals.
• A dynamic team with a modern and open team and communication culture.
• Excellent public transport connections (direct connection to Frankfurt am Main).
• Free use of local public transport with the Hesse state ticket.
• Possibility of homeoffice.
• 30 days' holiday per year (for full-time employment) and annual special payment, which apply to TV-TU Darmstadt

What we expect

• You have a successfully completed university degree (Master of Science/Diploma) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computational engineering or comparable.
• You are creative, curious and enthusiastic about the interdisciplinary field of acoustics with a focus on active noise cancelling.
• "Self-initiative", "independence" and "ability to work in a team" describe you very well
• Previous knowledge of technical acoustics / signal processing is an advantage
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English, knowledge of German is an advantage

Opportunity for further qualification (doctoral dissertation) is given. The fulfillment of the duties likewise enables the scientific qualifications of the candidate.

The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case