Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

Job Description

Req ID:  1264

Place of work:  Bremerhaven

Starting date:  immediately

Career level:  Graduates, Experienced professionals, Doctorate

Type of employment:  Full-time, Part time

Duration of contract:  Initially limited to three years

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

At the Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven, we research and develop innovative solutions to strengthen the resilience of maritime infrastructures and make them adaptable, safe and sustainable. In close cooperation with partners from research, industry and other maritime security stakeholders, we combine technological innovation with practical expertise and offer you the opportunity to work on pioneering projects.

What to expect

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world where your passion for cutting-edge technology meets the urgent need to protect our maritime world? The Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructure is on a mission and we are looking for brilliant minds like you to join us!

Become part of a team dedicated to developing technologies to protect the maritime domain. We work hard to develop new concepts that keep everything from harbours to offshore wind farms secure. As a member of our Maritime Security Technologies team, you can explore innovative solutions that matter to everyone.

How would you like to work with state-of-the-art underwater sensors and acoustic systems? Here you will design algorithms that process acoustic signals, simulate underwater sound channels for systems such as active sonars and additionally carry out innovative work for the future of maritime security with exciting experimental test setups.

Results from this work will also be integrated into a maritime situational awareness system, ensuring important results are easily available to end users –  a major step forward in maritime security.
Perhaps you are also thinking about performing PhD studies? At DLR we also support you on your academic path!

Your tasks

• development of algorithms for signal processing and evaluation of data from acoustic systems (e.g. active and passive sonars)
• extension and improvement of an existing simulation environment for sonar signal processing
• experimental tests of developed algorithms using available acoustic systems, including validation through comparison with simulated results
• integration of your work into our maritime situational awareness system

Join us and become part of a team that is shaping the future of maritime security!

Your profile

• completed scientific university degree (university diploma or Master’s degree) in an engineering field (e.g. electrical engineering), a scientific field (e.g. physics) or other degree programs relevant to the job
• programming skills, experience in digital signal processing and working with hightech instruments
• knowledge and experience in acoustics, sonar, radar or expertise in similar areas
• proficiency in written and spoken English

Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 13 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 1264) please contact:

Maurice Stephan 
Tel.: +49 471 924199 42 

Sarah Barnes

Tel.: +49 471 924199 49