Submitted by Meghan Megowan on Mon, 06/13/2022 - 15:39
Institution: 
Portland State University
Mentor: 
Andrew Greenberg
Internship Location: 
In-person, PSU
Internship Term: 
Summer 2022
Full time/Part Time: 
Full time
Status: 
Closed
Academic Majors Sought: 
ME
Introduction: 

OreSat is a fully open source 1U - 3U CubeSat system meant to be built, modified, and flown by student teams. OreSat has everything you would expectfrom a CubeSat system: a 1 - 3U structure, multi-band deployable antenna, solar array, battery pack, on-board computer, radio system, star tracker,reaction wheels, magnetorquers, GPS receiver, and capability for a high speed S band radio system. The first OreSat satellite, OreSat0, is currentlyoperational in low earth orbit. Two other OreSat missions are planned, and there are three other educational projects planning on building OreSats. Youcan find out more details at https://www.oresat.org/. OreSat0.5, the next OreSat mission, is scheduled for hand-off in October of 2022. Changes to thestructure, the new attitude determination and Control System, and lessons learned with Oresat0 require revised mechanical systems.

Position Description: 

Students will work with the OreSat project managers and experienced industry advisors to (1) accept, assemble, and test the new 2U structures withsingle piece wedges, (2) finish the physical prototyping and build of the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS), (3) update mechanical CADfor the 1U, 1.5U, and 3U designs based on the new wedge system, (4) finish the helical antenna deployment system, and (5) work to redesign thetriband turnstile antenna to fit on the OreSat1 mission.

Position Responsibilities: 

Daily activities will include mechanical checkout and assembly, MCAD, 3D printing, revising MCAD as necessary, frequent design reviews, prototyping,and thorough documentation.

Required/Preferred Qualifications: 

Students should be ME majors, with hands-on mechanical experience with designing and building embedded systems. Students should have mechanicalCAD experience with SolidWorks.

Cover Letter Dropbox: 
https://oregonstate.app.box.com/f/c4c96c9e7eca483fb262113231d4e73e