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Student (f/m/x) - Software development / localization for space weather data
Job Description
Req ID:  3787
Place of work:  Neustrelitz
Starting date:  01.04.2026
Career level:  Student employment
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  3 - 6 months

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!

The Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics focusses on the properties and interactions of the coupled ionosphere-thermosphere-magnetosphere (ITM) system and how it is driven by energy inputs from the sun and the underlying atmosphere. Within this field of research, the Institute for Solar-Terrestrial Physics at the Neustrelitz site in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania focusses on research into space weather. The term space weather refers to the time-varying conditions on the sun and in the solar wind and their effect on the ITM system.

 

What to expect

The Department of Solar-Terrestrial Coupling Processes studies the ionosphere and thermosphere using radar, satellite, and optical data. We work with both legacy systems and modern infrastructures. Some legacy data tools rely on specialized code that can hinder accessibility and collaboration. This student project aims to modernize such legacy software by translating it into widely used languages like Python, helping to foster open science and strengthen collaboration within the scientific and engineering communities focused on space weather research. During this project, you are expected to gain experience in utilizing scientific data for research and to develop skills in applying AI tools, including large language models (LLMs).

 

Your tasks

  • localizing and translating software components from one programming language to another (e.g. Matlab to Python) using modern technology such as AI and LLM
  • software development to help adapt measurements data availability to broader scientific users
  • document the results for users
  • collaborate with scientists and engineers to ensure technical accuracy and usability 

 

Your profile

  • completed scientific university degree (Bachelor’s degree / university diploma) in natural sciences (e.g. physics) or engineering (e.g. computer science) or other degree programmes relevant to the job
  • ongoing Master's program
  • strong skills in programming with Python and MATLAB
  • ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
  • good command of the English language

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 3787) please contact:

 

Hiroatsu Sato
Tel.: +49 3981 480 190
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