Student/in Robotics, Computer Science or similar (f/m/x)

Course paper/final thesis, Student placement 

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; 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!

For our Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics in Oberpfaffenhofen we are looking for a

Student/in Robotics, Computer Science or similar (f/m/x)

Path and Trajectory Planning for Planetary Rovers

What to expect:

Fully autonomous navigation for mobile systems is of great importance for applications in scenarios where communication to the operator is limited. In recent years, the In­sti­tute of Robotics and Mecha­tron­ics  has demonstrated the application of planetary rovers for autonomous exploration.

Open-source projects for mobile robot navigation have significantly matured in performance and reliability, particularly (but not exclusively) the Nav2 stack. The aim of this position is to evaluate these open-source solutions in the context of planetary rover navigation. Based on this evaluation, the role will involve extending and researching methods to further enhance the capabilities of these systems, with a focus on adapting them to the specific challenges of planetary exploration. Integration and testing will be carried out in both our full-robot simulation and on the physical rover.

We are seeking a motivated and talented student to join our research team as a working student, thesis candidate, or intern to contribute to path and trajectory planning for the LRU rover. The position duration is flexible, starting from a minimum of three months for an internship. For other roles, such as a Bachelor's or Master's thesis, or a working student position, the duration is negotiable based on the candidate's preferences and availability. 

The successful candidate will have

• the chance to work on a cutting-edge mobile robot for planetary exploration
• an opportunity to learn from experienced roboticists in a professional environment
• the potential to grow and apply your skills and knowledge

What we expect from you:

• currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in robotics, computer science, or a related field
• knowledge of ROS, Python and/or C++, git
• professional working proficiency in English and/or German
• experience in planning for robotics, and/or control for mobile systems is a plus

What 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.

Further information:

Starting date: 06.01.2025

Duration of contract: 3+ months 

Type of employment: Full/Part-time, dependent on deployment type (intern/thesis/working student)

Remuneration: Dependent on qualification, up to Entgeltgruppe 5 TVöD.

Vacancy-ID: 98956

Contact: 

Moritz Kuhne Institut für Roobotik und Mechatronik 

Moritz.Kuhne@dlr.de

DLR - Helmholtz / Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt

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