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Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Development of a Multi-Sensor Module for Endoscopic Robotic Ins
Job Description
Req ID:  6025
Place of work:  Hamburg
Starting date:  01.10.2026
Career level:  Student employment
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  6 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!

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!

The DLR Institute of Maintenance and Modification is dedicated to shaping the future of aviation through research and technology transfer. With its vision of “We Maintain Mobility for a Sustainable Future,” the institute focuses on life cycle analysis, maintenance technologies, and the optimization of digital processes to improve technical operations in aviation.

What to expect

In the Maintenance and Repair Technologies department at the DLR Institute of Maintenance and Modification, you will be part of a dynamic team of scientists. We research new technologies for data-driven maintenance. This includes, for example, research into the integration of humans into digital processes and technologies, and the development of robotics and new technologies for inspection and repair.

Specifically, this project focuses on the development and integration of a compact multi-sensor module for endoscopic inspection robots operating in confined industrial environments such as aircraft engines and fuel tanks. The module combines multiple miniature sensors to enable reliable environment perception and collision-free operation despite strict size constraints. Building upon an existing single-sensor prototype, the next step is to develop, integrate, and experimentally validate a compact multi-sensor solution on a robotic platform.

The project  will also include the integration and validation of the sensor module within an existing real robotic system with perception frameworks. The exact scope of the thesis or internship will be defined during the interview.

Your tasks:

  • Familiarization with the current sensor module and robotic platform
  • Mechanical and electrical design of the multi-sensor module
  • Mechanical and electrical design
  • Data fusion and communication pipelines (software interface)
  • Integration and testing on a robotic platform
  • Experimental validation (e.g. accuracy, robustness, latency, data rate)
  • Analysis and documentation of experimental results

Your profile

  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Ability to work independently
  • Interest in robotics
  • experience with KiCad or other ECAD programs
  • knowledge of bus systems (e.g., I2C, SPI)
  • knowledge of low and high-level programming
  • knowledge of Solidworks or other CAD programs
  • Language skills: 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 6025) please contact:

 

Dr. Rebecca Rodeck 
Tel.: +49 40 2489641 160 
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