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Bachelor thesis (f/m/d) - Setup of a diode laser
Job Description
Req ID:  3695
Place of work:  Hamburg
Starting date:  01.02.2026
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  bis zur Fertigstellung der Bachelorarbeit

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
Hint: Security clearance as well as the willingness to security clearance pursuant to §§ 8 ff. Security Clearance Act (SÜG) is a condition for employment at DLR

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!

At the DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies in Ulm, we develop precision instruments for space applications based on quantum technologies and bring them to prototype maturity together with industry. In addition, we are driving forward the transfer to aeronautics, digitalisation, energy, security and transport.  We have an interdisciplinary approach: Theoretical basic research and experimental tests meet engineering implementation.

 

What to expect        
The Department for the Integration of Micro- and Nano-systems develops technologies for the implementation and miniaturization of quantum systems. In particular, the challenging requirements of the aerospace industry are taken into account and possibilities to increase the scalability of the systems are explored.


At our Hamburg site, we collaborate with start-ups developing ion-trap-based quantum computers for the DLR. As part of this collaboration, we develop and characterize optical waveguides for our project partners. The position advertised here is intended to make improvements to the measurement system for the characterization optical waveguides by setting up and characterizing a diode laser.

 

Your tasks

  • You assemble and characterize commercial diode lasers that provide light at wavelengths.
  • You conduct experiments to stabilize the laser frequency to a selected atomic transition.
  • You investigate methods to stabilize the laser intensity when its wavelength is detuned.
  • You determine the intrinsic losses of the optical waveguides.
  • You develop the control software for the individual components and for the automated execution of the experiments mentioned above.


Your profile

  • Student in a scientific university program (Bachelor’s / Diplom) in natural sciences (e.g., Physics, Chemistry) or engineering (e.g. from the fields of Electrical Engineering, Information Systems) or other degree programmes relevant to the position
  • Commitment and ability to work in a team

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 3695) please contact:

 

Dr. José Vargas Roco
Tel.: +49 40 2530764 46 
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