The Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology is the central facility of the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) for fluid mechanics. We use numerical and experimental methods to research and develop key technologies to make transport vehicles and wind turbines of the future more climate-friendly and energy-efficient Join Us.
Req ID: 906
Place of work: Cochstedt
Starting date: 01.05.2025
Career level: Graduates, Experienced professionals
Type of employment: Full-time, Part time
Duration of contract: 3 years
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
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!
What to expect
Our helicopter department researches the aerodynamics and noise radiation of helicopters, air taxis and drones. We develop simulation methods and use them to optimise rotor blades and fuselages. You will contribute our expertise to a new research group at the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Cochstedt. There, you will be part of a team that uses flight experiments and numerical simulations to research the noise emissions of drones and air taxis and assess potential noise nuisance for local residents during future daily operations.
Your tasks
You will develop a procedure to predict the noise emission of drones and air taxis for any flight conditions. To do this, you will extend the available simulation tools for aerodynamics, flight mechanics and acoustics for multi-rotor configurations. The calculation results are to be validated with data from flight experiments. The noise data determined by you for future regular operation of drones and air taxis will then be used for noise assessment and flight path planning.
Your profile
Depending on qualifications and tasks assigned, remuneration will be up to pay grade 13 TVöD.
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 906) please contact:
Thorsten Schwarz
Tel.: +49 531 295 2040
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