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!
Vacancy-ID: 4084
Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date: as soon as possible
Career level: Graduates; Experienced professionals
Type of employment: Full-time; Part time
Duration of contract: 3 years
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
The Institute of Communications and Navigation, with sites in Oberpfaffenhofen and Neustrelitz, is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. These are embedded in the DLR programmes on space, aviation, transport and security.
What to expect
The Optical Technologies for Satellite Links (OTL) group is involved in research in the field of high-speed optical satellite links and transceiver development. This includes topics ranging from the study of atmospheric turbulence and the signal processing techniques that counteract its effects to the development of high-speed communication technologies and systems. The group focuses on the experimental validation of concepts and theoretical models. Beyond that, the OTL group is also involved in the implementation and experimental validation of PNT-relevant functions for picosecond and mm-level timing with a focus on future GNSS developments and improved synchronisation characteristics of optical satellite links for the next 6G systems.
We are looking for a new team member to support the design, development and verification of the electronic payload both in the laboratory and for satellite demonstration missions. In this context, we will work together on the integration of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with FPGAs to reduce the complexity of the satellite payload and improve the reliability of the systems. If you are enthusiastic about this challenge and would like to get involved in this exciting field of research, we look forward to receiving your application!
Your tasks
- Design and development of breadboards for robust hardware in the field of communication and navigation using optical satellite links, including radiation resistance, consideration of the Doppler effect and thermal conditions
- Development and design of electronic hardware for optical satellite links (development, analysis, definition of concepts, circuit diagrams, layout creation)
- Development of analogue and digital circuits
- Prototyping of high-frequency analogue and digital circuits (in the GHz range, possibly up to 25 GHz in the future)
- Independent planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation of environmental analyses and tests of structures, e.g. thermal vacuum and radiation tests
- Development of technical budgets relevant to payload design, including power consumption, size and weight
- Presentation of scientific results at international conferences
Your profile
- Completed scientific university degree (Master’s/Diploma) in engineering sciences (e.g. electrical engineering/electronics, communications engineering, mechatronics, etc.) or natural sciences (e.g. physics) as well as other courses of study relevant to the position
- Very good knowledge of electronics development (up to the GHz range) and control engineering
- Practical experience in the development of analogue and digital circuits
- Extensive experience with PCB design tools (preferably Altium Designer), Matlab/Python, Simulink
- Extensive experience with opto-electronic systems in-depth experience with independently conducting, evaluating and assessing laboratory experiments and measurements
- Very good English skills
Remuneration depends on qualifications and job assignment up to pay grade 14 TVöD.
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 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 4084) please contact:
Dr. Christian Fuchs
Tel.: L-WAHL: +49 8153 28 1547
