Internship in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering /Electrical Engineering /etc. (f/d/m) Job Details

We are currently reorganising our job portal. During the transition phase, you can find more jobs here: previous DLR job portal

Internship in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering /Electrical Engineering /etc. (f/d/m)

Job Description

Req ID: 3406

Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen

Starting date: 01.03.2025

Career level: Internship

Type of employment: Part time, Full-time

Duration of contract: 4-6 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 DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new procedures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in DLR's Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Security and Digitalization programmes.

What to expect

At the Institute of Communication and Navigation of DLR, we are developing a tool with the goal of dimension and optimize inter-satellite links (ISLs). The tool will consider various inputs such as constellation layout, ground segment constraints, and ISL requirements, and will use optimization algorithms to find the best solution, including data rate, number of terminals, performance statistics, and scheduling. This tool will extend an existing and mature Satellite Network Simulation tool developed at DLR-KN.

Your tasks

- Software design of the Optimization Module (OM) and GUI, this includes, deliver a descriptive design together with graphical designs as required, for example class, activity, component or state- machine diagrams.
- Implementation of the OM and its GUI, following the achieved design, using C++, Python or Rust.
- Software Verification of the OM and documentation. This includes live demonstrations, unit-test, integration tests, and/or code review.

Your profile

- Study of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering or similar
- Good knowledge of Python and C++
- Knowledge of Docker, Git and Linux
- Optional: Knowledge of Rust and CI/CD
- Self-sustained working behavior
- English language proficiency

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 3406) please contact:

Christopher Schmidt
Tel.: +49 8153 28 3091