The DLR Institute of Software Technology sees software as a catalyst for research and innovation. As experts in software, we research and develop cutting-edge solutions in all application areas of DLR. Our areas of competence include reliable and safety-critical software systems, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and quantum computing, human-system interaction and visualisation, software and systems engineering as well as digital platforms and digital twins. The institute’s staff of currently around 200 employees is already contributing to tomorrow's innovations in aviation, aerospace, energy, transport and safety through their research and development of state-of-the-art software solutions.

What to expect

We are looking for reinforcement for the Flight Software department. The team consists of software researchers and aerospace engineers who specialize in high-quality and safe methods for onboard software development for space missions. The software developed in this way is used in both national and international missions. Current projects include missions to the ISS, sounding rocket experiments, satellite development, rover missions and the further development of the Galileo navigation system. The focus is on (real-time) operating systems, driver development, middleware, command and data handling systems, attitude control and navigation, onboard data processing (e.g. machine learning) and reconfigurable distributed onboard computers. In addition, the team has expertise in quality assurance of embedded software, model-driven development and model-driven software engineering techniques. We are looking for new dedicated colleagues to support us in software research and development for our current and future space missions. For this, we need responsible and communicative team players who also take the initiative. You should also have the ability and willingness to creatively solve complex tasks across team boundaries.

Your tasks 

• Researching, designing and developing innovative software engineering methods for safety-critical onboard software in the aerospace industry

• Design and implementation of software architectures for complex and mission-critical software systems in compliance with existing aerospace guidelines and standards from requirements analysis to mission operations support

• Evaluation and dissemination of research results

If you love software for embedded systems, want to become part of our team and work on real space missions, we look forward to receiving your application. We are looking for highly motivated software experts who have the ambition to work on high-quality software that will fly. We offer you an environment in which you can contribute your own ideas. Presenting your research results at international conferences and in scientific journals is part of your job. We offer an exciting, friendly and flexible working environment. The position is also available on a part-time basis. 

Your profile

• Completed scientific university degree (Master/Diploma Uni) in computer science (e.g. computer engineering, computer engineering) or other relevant courses of study for the job

• Experience in software programming of embedded systems under Linux and/or real-time operating systems such as RTEMS

• Several years of experience in embedded systems software programming with C/C++

• Knowledge of software engineering methods such as continuous integration, Git, etc.

• Very good knowledge of English (good knowledge of German is helpful)

• Experience in hardware driver development is an advantage

 We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 291) please contact:

Daniel Lüdtke 
Tel.: +49 531 295 2952