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!
Req ID: 3091
Place of work: Bremen
Starting date: 01.01.2026
Career level: Graduates, Experienced professionals, Doctorate
Type of employment: Full-time
Duration of contract: 3,5 Jahre
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
The Institute for Satellite Geodesy and Inertial Sensing (SI) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Bremen, is primarily dedicated to research questions in the context of the use of quantum technologies and quantum sensors and develops quantum measurement techniques for innovative applications, including the realisation of prototype solutions.
What to expect
In the framework of the project “PLANET – Positioning and Location Analysis using Navigation and quantum-Enhanced Technology”, you will be part of the QuantumFrontiers Cluster of Excellence. In this project you will deal with interplanetary navigation, Doppler measurements and the latest developments in the field of acceleration sensors, which also include quantum-based technologies. You will further develop our existing simulation tool to calculate the orbit of a space probe to the Moon and Mars. Based on this, you will create data sets that will be used by project partners as the basis for gravitational field recovery for the Moon and Mars. For data exchange, you will develop a simulation workflow which involves the definition of interfaces and data formats. Active participation in the events of the Cluster of Excellence will round off your work.
Your tasks
- Analyzing the current state of research on the topics of interplanetary navigation, Doppler measurements and acceleration sensors
- Developing a function to determine transfer orbits for the Moon and Mars in an existing simulation tool
- Development of a simulation workflow with partner institutions of the Cluster of Excellence
- Creation of simulation data for the orbits of the space probes considered in the project
- Active participation in the events of the QuantumFrontiers network
- Independent organization of your own work processes in the form of agile project management
- Presentation of research results at conferences and publication in journals
Your Profile
- Completed scientific university degree (Master / Diploma) in natural sciences (e.g. in physics) or engineering (e.g. in aerospace engineering or geodesy) or other relevant degree programmes.
- Expertise in the field of orbital dynamics modelling
- Knowledge of control engineering
- Very good knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
- Experience in the use of version control with GitHub/GitLab
- Experience in the use of Python and C/C++ programming languages
- Very good written and spoken English skills
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 3091) please contact:
Stefanie Bremer
Tel.: +49 421 24420 1980
