Student: Extension of a Flight Dynamics Simulation Framework (m/f/x) Job Details

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Student: Extension of a Flight Dynamics Simulation Framework (m/f/x)

Job Description

Req ID: 5773

Place of work: Braunschweig, Cochstedt

Starting date: Immediately

Career level: Internship, Student research project and final thesis

Type of employment: Part time, Full-time

Duration of contract: by arrangement

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!

Welcome to the Institute of Flight Systems. Our work focuses on the interaction between aircraft configuration, pilots and modern flight system technology. From flight dynamics to unmanned aerial vehicles, from simulation to real flight tests - we analyse, test and develop innovations that will shape the flying of the future.

What to expect

The DLR research project UAdapt develops advanced technologies for adaptive unmanned aircraft systems. A key component of this work is the flight dynamics simulation framework PyFDM, which is used for the development, testing, and validation of flight control algorithms before deployment on real aircraft. PyFDM provides a flexible environment for modeling aircraft dynamics, integrating new vehicle concepts, and evaluating novel control approaches in simulation.
Within this internship, you will contribute to the further development of the PyFDM simulation framework. Depending on your interests and background, the specific topic can be tailored to your expertise. Possible areas include the implementation of new aircraft models, the extension of visualization capabilities, the integration of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) interfaces, or improvements to the software architecture. Your work will directly support ongoing research on autonomous flight control and adaptive aircraft technologies.

Your tasks

Extend and refactor the PyFDM flight dynamics simulation framework
Design and implement new simulation features based on your interests and qualifications
Improvement of the software architecture and maintainability
Validate and evaluate the implemented functionality
Document and present your results

Your profile

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Advanced programming skills in Python
Basic understanding of flight dynamics and aircraft modeling
Experience with software development and object-oriented programming
Knowledge of Julia is an advantage
Independent and structured way of working

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 5773) please contact:

Lennart Kracke
Tel.: +49 531 295 1022