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Internship in Electrical Engineering in the field of aeronautical communications (f/m/x)
Job Description
Req ID:  4321
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  01.05.2026
Career level:  Internship
Type of employment:  Full-time
Duration of contract:  2 Monate

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 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 12,000 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:  4321 
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen 
Starting date:  01.05.2026 
Career level:  Internship 
Type of employment:  Full-time 
Duration of contract:  2 Monate 
Remuneration:  Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

 

The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new procedures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in DLR's Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Security and Digitalization programmes.

 

What to expect:

The Institute of Communications and Navigation, and in particular the Department of Communication Systems, has been conducting aviation research in a leading role for many years in the fields of Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS).

The position holder will work in the research group "Aeronautical Communication" and contribute to the development of software tools and equipment that enable the exploration of new surveillance alternatives for civil aviation.

 

Your tasks:

  • Support the development of an ADS-B waveform signal generator
  • Support the development of an ACAS waveform signal generator

 

Your profile:

  • completed Bachelors degree in engineering (e.g. in electrical engineering, information technology, aerospace engineering) or other study programs relevant to the position
  • Knowledge of technical programming languages for simulation and signal processing like Matlab (desired) or Python
  • independent working
  • Basic knowledge of radar technology desirable
  • very good command of English

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
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 4321) please contact:

 

Dr. Christian Gentner 
Tel.: +49 8153 28 2890 

 

 
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