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 12,000 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: 4775
Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date: 01.06.2026
Career level: Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment: Part time
Duration of contract: 6 Months
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new procedures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in DLR’s Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Security and Digitalization programmes.
What to expect
The Advanced Information Processing Group aims at applying state-of-the-art theoretical results into real-world applications within information processing systems. The expertise of the group ranges from quantum error correction to Smart Data Management, exploring cutting-edge communication theories such as semantic communication and Age of Information, pushing the boundaries of data utilization and dissemination.
Your tasks
In this thesis the candidate will design machine learning solutions for non-terrestrial communication systems. The main focus will be on the implementation of the receiver chain for a IoT – low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite scenario. The thesis aims to enhance the current receiver algorithms by integrating machine learning models into well-established signal processing solutions, particularly in challenging scenarios where conventional algorithms reach their performance limits.
Your profile
- Good knowledge of machine learning principles
- Previous experience in implementing and testing ML algorithms
- Good programming skills are beneficial
- Background on satellite communications systems
- Excellent acadmic records
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 4775) please contact:
Dr. Estefania Recayte
Tel.: +49 (0)8153 – 28 2327
