Engineering-Systeme – FAPS – Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik

Generative KI im Systems Engineering

Im Forschungsprojekt LLM-SE (Large Language Model unterstütztes Systems Engineering) wird am Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik (FAPS) ein neuartiger Ansatz zur KI-gestützten Teilautomatisierung des Systems Engineerings mechatronischer Systeme entwickelt. Ziel ist es, ...

14. Februar 2026

Multi-Physics Power System Optimization for LEO Constellations (Master/Bachelor)

This thesis focuses on designing and optimizing electrical power systems for LEO satellites and constellations, combining orbital mechanics, solar array design, battery sizing, and degradation effects. You will develop compact, physics‑based models that link orbit (altitude, inclination, eclipse dur...

5. Februar 2026

Multi-Objective Optimization Framework for Satellite Constellation Design (Master/Bachelor)

This thesis aims to build a flexible multi‑objective optimization framework for satellite constellation design, capable of trading coverage, revisit time, number of satellites, and cost. You will implement and benchmark evolutionary algorithms (e.g. NSGA‑II/III) and/or other multi‑objective methods,...

5. Februar 2026

Real-Time Digital Twin for Constellation Performance Prediction (Master)

This thesis focuses on building a machine‑learning‑enabled digital twin for satellite constellations: a fast surrogate model that predicts coverage, latency, and other key metrics in milliseconds, replacing or augmenting slower physics simulations. Inspired by the work of T.I. Zohdi and co‑authors o...

5. Februar 2026

Solar Panel Degradation Modeling for LEO Satellites (Master/Bachelor/Project)

This thesis investigates how solar arrays degrade in the LEO environment due to radiation, atomic oxygen, and UV exposure, and how this affects end‑of‑life power budgets for small satellites and constellations. You will combine environment models with degradation data to build simplified yet credibl...

5. Februar 2026

Battery Management System Requirements for Space Applications (Master/Bachelor)

This thesis derives and structures requirements for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in LEO missions, considering eclipse cycling, temperature swings, radiation, and mission lifetime. You will translate orbital and load profiles into BMS requirements (sensing accuracy, SOC/SOH estimation, balancing ...

5. Februar 2026

Thruster Selection Database and Decision Tool (Bachelor/Project/Master)

This thesis develops a structured database and decision tool for thruster selection in small satellite missions, with a focus on electric and chemical propulsion options for LEO constellations. You will gather data on representative thrusters, structure it in a queryable form, and design selection l...

5. Februar 2026

Techno-Economic Optimization of Constellation Deployment Strategies (Master)

This thesis couples technical and economic models to compare deployment strategies for LEO constellations: dedicated launches, rideshare missions, orbital transfer services, or hybrids. You will build cost and schedule models and combine them with simplified technical constraints (e.g. required onbo...

5. Februar 2026

Supply Chain Optimization for CubeSat Component Procurement (Master/Bachelor)

This thesis addresses supply chain optimization for CubeSat and small satellite components, considering lead times, minimum order quantities, cost, and obsolescence risk. You will formulate procurement models that match constellation build schedules with supplier capabilities and explore strategies ...

5. Februar 2026

Entwicklung einer Konfigurationslösung für die Simulation und Validierung regelkonformer gleichstrombasierter Produktionssysteme

Motivation Gleichstromnetze gewinnen in modernen und nachhaltigen Produktionsanlagen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Sie ermöglichen eine effizientere Integration erneuerbarer Energien, Speicher und leistungsstarker Verbraucher. Mit der steigenden Komplexität solcher Netze wächst jedoch auch die Herausford...

17. Januar 2026

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