Master Thesis, 30 hp: Non-contact Torque Sensor (Aerospace)

Location: Huskvarna, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a defence and security company developing advanced aerospace, weapons, command and control, sensor, and underwater systems.

What you will do

• Review literature, patents, and relevant standards for non-contact torque sensing technologies.
• Develop a technical concept for integrating sensor hardware and signal conditioning into an actuator or flight-control drivetrain.
• Create analytical and simulation models to evaluate torque range, accuracy, repeatability, speed sensitivity, and error sources.
• Design, build, and test a laboratory prototype, measuring linearity, hysteresis, accuracy, dynamic response, speed dependence, and repeatability.
• Compare experimental results with model and simulation predictions.
• Document the findings and recommend potential applications and next steps for safety-critical flight-control systems.

Requirements

• Master's student completing a 30 hp thesis project.
• Strong interest in aerospace, fluid power, and control systems.
• Ability to combine analytical modelling with practical prototyping and testing.
• Interest in non-contact sensing principles such as magnetic, optical, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic, or strain-encoding technologies.
• Successful security vetting is required; additional citizenship obligations may apply for positions requiring security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Work closely with experienced engineers and specialists in a high-technology environment.
• Receive qualified supervision and access to relevant documentation and technical experts.
• Connect academic research with the development, qualification, and operation of real flight-control systems.
• Gain practical insight into transitioning aerospace technologies from concept to certified product.