DLR's Responsive Space Cluster Competence Competence Centre (RSC³) in Trauen is a unique research facility in Germany that addresses in a holistic way the topic of Responsive Space. This exciting field of research deals with the question of how to respond faster, more flexibly and securely in space with the goal of increasing the overall resilience of critical infrastructures in space. To this end, innovative concepts and technologies are analyzed, developed and demonstrated at the RSC³.
What to expect
At RSC³ within the Space Segment department, we are seeking a motivated master’s student to contribute to an innovative research project on maritime security from space. This work is part of a collaboration with various DLR institutes, focusing on the development of multi-domain sensors and services to address critical maritime security challenges.
Your role will involve designing a hybrid space architecture that leverages existing satellite systems from diverse operators to deliver timely, reliable, and efficient data for maritime security applications. The architecture will assess performance metrics (e.g., revisit time, coverage, latency, and redundancy) while identifying gaps in current capabilities and proposing theoretical or conceptual improvements.
The Space Segment department is a dynamic, interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on innovation. You will collaborate closely with senior researchers, engineers, and students working on a wide range of space-based security applications, providing an ideal environment for learning and professional growth.
Your tasks
- analyse and understand use cases and requirements for Hybrid space Architecture derived from martime security scenarios (e.g. protecting underwater cable or an off-shore windpark)
- research existing relevant satellite systems
- simulate satellite systems and derive performance parameters like system response time and coverage
- identify gaps and identify theroetical improvements to the architecture
- develop recommendations for future system evolutions
Your profile
- enrollment in a master’s program in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a focus on space systems, remote sensing, or satellite technologies
- experience with mission design analysis
- good knowledge of orbit mechanics and constellation design
- experience with apropriate Simulation software (e.g. STK, GMAT, Astos) as well as basic programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for automation/simulation tasks.
- very good communication skills (English and/or German)
- high level of autonomy, curiosity, and problem-solving ability
Remuneration will be paid up to pay group 05 TVöD depending on qualifications and tasks assigned.
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 4022) please contact:
David Kleemann
Tel.: +49 5055 596 52
