Job Description

This position involves working on a project related to a deployable parabolic antenna. The project aims to develop an origami structure for the parabolic antenna to enable it to fold into a small volume to save storage, delivery, and launching costs. To convert the conventional static parabolic antenna to a deployable and reconfigurable structure, we will investigate an existing folding pattern or design new folding patterns. The main research tasks for the project include but will not be limited to:

• Design the origami folding pattern and physical prototype with consideration of sheet thickness.
• Model the kinematics of the origami structure and investigate the actuation mechanism
• Fabricate a prototype using composite materials and conduct deployable test
• Write papers and present work at top-tier local or international conferences or workshops.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Deployable structures, Robotics, or related disciplines.
• Experience in developing deployable structures and kinematics modeling
• Proficiency with Solidworks, Matlab, Abaqus, or other related tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good teamwork abilities, self-motivation, and self-reflection.
• Proficiency in the English language, both in oral and written form.