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: 3346
Place of work: Aachen
Starting date: 01.02.2026
Career level: Student employment
Type of employment: Part time
Duration of contract: 6 Monate
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector – Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
The Institute of Technical Thermodynamics at DLR has more than 200 employees conducting research in the field of efficient and resource-saving energy storage and energy converters
What to expect
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!
Your tasks
- Creation of technical drawings using CATIA V5 (using assembly, part and shape design placement of components, routing of pipework)
- Preparation of construction plans and bills of materials
- Writing of documentation reports
- Selection and procurement of components
- Construction and setup of the fuel cell system (e.g. air supply and cooling system, system rack, etc.)
- Support during commissioning and integration tests of subsystems
- General support in daily research activities
Your profile
- Proficiency in CATIA V5 (especially part and shape design) and ability to create technical drawings
- Practical skills and technical comprehension; hands-on experience with prototyping or laboratory work is highly valued
- Solid knowledge of fuel cell systems, desirable in the aviation context
- Independent and proactive working style
- Creativity in solving technical challenges and detail-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a small, interdisciplinary team on challenging system-level tasks
- Proficient in English (mandatory) or German (optional)
- Able to work mostly from our office in Würselen (especially during the prototyping phase)
- Currently enrolled at a technical university/-of applied science (preferably a Master student in aviation, but the above-mentioned skills are more important)
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
- A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly relevant and scientifically challenging field, contributing directly to the aviation technologies of tomorrow
- Flexible working hours adapted to your university schedule
- Initial contract duration: up to 6 months (with possible extension and the option of a thesis if you grow with the evolving project tasks)
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3346) please contact:
Christoph Gentner
Tel.: +49 711 6862 374
