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Student (f/m/x) - Development of cryogenic composite hydrogen tanks
Job Description
Req ID:  2645
Place of work:  Braunschweig
Starting date:  sofort
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis, Internship
Type of employment:  Full-time
Duration of contract:  By arrangement and in accordance with the study regulations

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!

Would you like to become part of our innovation-driven research team and help shape the future of lightweight system? We, the Institute of Lightweight Systems, develop and test new lightweight construction technologies for resource-saving and climate-friendly structures in the aerospace, transport, energy and security sectors. Our vision is intelligent lightweight system construction for an emission-free tomorrow.

What to expect

You will be working on a forward-looking project in line with the German Federal Government’s Climate Action Plan 2050, which also calls for significant CO₂ reductions in the aviation sector. The focus is on developing hydrogen-based propulsion systems and, in particular, the efficient storage of liquid hydrogen at cryogenic temperatures (-253 °C).

 

You will contribute to the development of a CFRP tank structure capable of withstanding extreme thermo-mechanical loads while meeting the highest sealing requirements.

 

Your main task will be to investigate the material behavior of CFRP under cryogenic conditions – including experimental testing. In doing so, you will play an important role in advancing new technologies for the use of CFRP in liquid hydrogen tanks, helping to make aviation more climate-friendly.

 

Your tasks

  • specimen manufacturing and preparation
  • testing under cryogenic conditions
  • evaluation and analysis of results
  • enhancement of the test rigs
  • optional: numerical simulation (FEM)

 

Your profile

  • ongoing (Master's) studies in aerospace engineering or a comparable field of study
  • first experience in the field of experimental testing
  • basic knowledge of fiber composites
  • structured and independent way of working
  • good knowledge 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 look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2645) please contact:

Dr. Josef Koord
Tel.: 0531 295 3592
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