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Physicist / Engineer / similar (f/m/x) - Simulaton of Smoke Propagation 1
Job Description
Req ID:  3923
Place of work:  Bremen
Starting date:  01.03.2026
Career level:  Experienced professionals, Graduates
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  2 Jahre

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 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:  3923 
Place of work:  Bremen 
Starting date:  01.03.2026 
Career level:  Graduates; Experienced professionals 
Type of employment:  Full-time; Part time 
Duration of contract:  2 Jahre 
Remuneration:  Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

 

The Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology is the main institution for fluid mechanics at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). We research and develop key technologies for climate-friendly and energy-efficient transport systems of the future.

 

What to expect 

In the department Ground Vehicles, we investigate all aspects of vehicle aerodynamics including various ventilation concepts using both experimental and numerical methods.

With the Virtual Product House (VPH) in Bremen, DLR is pursuing the goal of closely cooperating with industry partners, the scientific community and public authorities to implement an integration and test centre for the virtual simulation and certification of components and technologies, as well as their integration into the overall aircraft.

Your focus is on simulating smoke propagation in aircraft. These simulations are used to predict how long it will take for smoke detectors to be triggered before tests are conducted under flight conditions.

Your tasks

  • You perform numerical simulations of airflow and smoke propagation
  • You identify simulation uncertainties and validate results
  • You work closely with employees from various disciplines on site to develop methods for virtual certification

 

Your profile

  • Completed university degree (Master's/university diploma) in physics, mathematics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or other courses relevant to the position
  • Experience in the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software (e.g. OpenFOAM)
  • Good programming skills in the field of data analysis
  • Good written and spoken German and/or 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 look forward to getting to know you!

 

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3923) please contact:

 

Philipp Bahavar 
Tel.: +49 551 709 2306 
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