Vacancy-ID: 2465
Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date: bald möglichst
Career level: Graduates; Experienced professionals
Type of employment: Full-time; Part time
Duration of contract: 3 Jahre
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
The Institute of Communications and Navigation, with sites in Oberpfaffenhofen and Neustrelitz, is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. These are embedded in the DLR programmes on space, aviation, transport and security.
What to expect
The Communications Systems department has played a leading role in aviation research in the fields of communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) for many years. Aviation is currently undergoing major changes: new radio technologies are being introduced to cope with the increasing volume of air traffic and the new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The development of suitable cybersecurity protocols for the new communication systems is essential. Further knowledge of operations, the legal framework in aviation or the operation of drones is advantageous.
The "Aeronautical Communications" group in the Communications Systems department develops digital radio systems for civil aviation and urban air traffic. These new aeronautical radio procedures must also be secure against external attacks. In order to guarantee the necessary security, you develop in scientific projects cybersecurity procedures for new radio links such as LDACS and DroneCAST.
Your tasks
After familiarisation with new aeronautical communication concepts and the associated aeronautical radio technologies, you
- identify the weak points of current and future aeronautical radio procedures
- design suitable cybersecurity architectures and develop suitable, cybersecure communication protocols for aviation and implement them in computer simulations
- carry out computer-aided simulations to demonstrate the effectiveness and evaluate the performance of developed procedures
- modify and optimise the developed procedures
- work in projects to support measurement campaigns and contribute to the acquisition of national and international projects
- publish research results in journals and at international conferences and write publications and project reports on the latest scientific research results
- work on internal projects, third-party funded projects and standardisation
Your profile
- completed scientific university degree (Master / Diploma Uni) in engineering (e.g. computer science, IT security / cybersecurity, electrical engineering or communications engineering etc.) or other degree programmes relevant to the job with a very good degree
- expertise in the areas of cybersecurity and/or cryptography
- experience with wireless networks and their cyber security
- good programming skills and experience with version control environments and configuration management
- ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, cooperative manner
- good command of English
Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 13 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.
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 2465) please contact:
Dr. Stephan Sand
Tel.: +49 8153 28 1464
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