Engineer (f/m/x) for measurement and control systems

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: 3713
Place of work: Trauen
Starting date: 01.07.2026
Career level: Experienced professionals; Graduates
Type of employment: Full-time; Part time
Duration of contract: Zunächst 2 Jahre befristet
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
Hint: Security clearance as well as the willingness to security clearance pursuant to §§ 8 ff. Security Clearance Act (SÜG) is a condition for employment at DLR

DLR’s Responsive Space Cluster Competence Competence Centre (RSC³) in Trauen is a unique research facility in Germany that addresses in a holistic way the topic of Responsive Space. This exciting field of research deals with the question of how to respond faster, more flexibly and securely in space with the goal of increasing the overall resilience of critical infrastructures in space. To this end, innovative concepts and technologies are analyzed, developed and demonstrated at the RSC³.

What to expect

In the Launch Segment department, we deal with the design and development of rapidly deployable space transport systems and the associated launch facilities and ground infrastructure, with the design and further development of rapidly deployable, flexible rocket propulsion systems and with the experimental validation of rocket systems and the associated operation of test facilities. We are a dynamic, motivated team and look forward to receiving your application!

Your tasks

Your main tasks are:

Development and establishment of metrological procedures for analysing solid propellants and measuring solid propellant engines
Analysis and optimisation of engines with solid propellants
Construction, further development and scientific operation of measurement and control systems for tests with rocket engines

Your profile

Completed scientific university degree (Diplom Uni / Master) in engineering (e.g. aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, metrology) or another degree programme relevant to the position
Experience in the design and realisation of metrological setups, ideally in the context of combustion processes
Very good written and spoken German (at least C1 level)
Good command of written and spoken English
Physical and emotional resilience to work in experimental operations

Remuneration will be paid up to pay group 13 TVöD depending on qualifications and tasks assigned.

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 3713) please contact:

Olaf Heintze
Tel.: +49 531 295 3387