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: 3376
Place of work: Stuttgart
Starting date: sofort
Career level: Internship, Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment: Part time
Duration of contract: 4-6 Monate
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
The Institute of Vehicle Concepts (FK) of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) is internationally recognised for the design of future road and rail vehicles that enable climate and environmentally friendly mobility while being affordable and user-friendly at the same time.
We research and demonstrate the required key technologies and maintain close cooperation with other scientific institutions as well as industrial and political bodies.
What to expect
In this master’s thesis, test equipment for investigating joint connections, such as adhesive or mechanical connections, will be analyzed and optimized. Existing test equipment will be adapted and redesigned. Digital simulation models will be created to virtually replicate the real tests and investigate how the equipment works. Experimental results are compared with numerical simulations to evaluate the model quality and identify optimization potential. The thesis includes scientific documentation of the setup, simulations, and analysis of the results. The results contribute to the further development of test devices and to the connection of experimental and numerical research.
Your tasks
- Conducting literature research on existing testing and simulation methods for joints
- Adapting and modifying test equipment
- Creating and implementing numerical simulation models
- Comparing simulation results with experimental data
- Documenting the results
Your profile
- Ongoing masters studies in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials engineering or a comparable field of engineering
- Interest in experimental and numerical analysis of joints
- Experience with CAD software (advantageous)
- Basic knowledge of finite element analysis (e.g., LS-DYNA, Abaqus, or Ansys)
- Knowledge of Python for the evaluation, automation, or modeling of simulations
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work
- Motivation to contribute your own ideas to a current research project
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 3376) please contact:
Mr. Tim Wirtz
Phone: 0711/6862-8282
