Physics of Failure

Publicerad 2012-12-05

Place of action
Electronic Defence Systems, a business area of Saab, is one of the world’s premier suppliers of solutions for surveillance, avionics and systems to detect, locate and protect against threat.
At our site in Jönköping we are developing computer based systems and components for the next generation of aircraft from the world-leading aircraft manufacturers. Our group is working with specification, development and verification of software for utility and mission computers, control computers, hydraulic actuators, electric motors and motor controllers.

Your future challenge
This master’s thesis concerns implementation of emerging methods for physics-based reliability prediction of avionic equipment.
The student will learn about the wide range of physical failure modes and mechanisms that may affect the reliability and lifetime of electronic equipment, and evaluate potential methods and/or standards for physics-based reliability prediction. The implementation of the chosen method will include finite-element calculations of vibration and thermo-mechanical fatigue, or, use of a new tool for automated calculation of the same quantities.
Your job will include planning, specification and documentation.

Today's demands
A master student or a student within the ’Civilingenjörsutbildning’ may apply for the position. A student following the mechanical program, with knowledge about electronics, or, a reliability student, is preferred. Experience from simulation and analytic skills are appreciated.The Master’s thesis position is at the Saab EDS facilities in Jönköping. The position is suitable for one or two students.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. Saab has about 13,000 employees. Annual sales are EUR 2,5 billion. Research and development corresponds to about 20 percent of annual sales.

Mats Johansson

+46 36-194085