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Master Thesis (f/m/x): Optical Transmission of Radio Frequency Signals in SAR Satellite Formations
Job Description
Req ID:  2806
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  Bald möglichst
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis
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 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!

With its know-how and expertise in passive and active microwave remote sensing, the Microwaves and Radar Institute contributes to the development and advancement of ground-based, airborne and spaceborne sensors.

 

What to expect

The Radar Concepts department develops innovative techniques, technologies and information retrieval algorithms for future radar remote sensing systems missions and applications.

 

Your tasks

  • develop a new simulation tool to predict the performance impact of optical links on SAR signals
  • set up an analog optical link demonstrator based on fibre optics for analyzing optical links in a SAR context
  • perform innovative experiments with the ground demonstrator based on fibre optics for analyzing optical links in a SAR context
  • expand the demonstrator with a free-space optics link and perform established tests

 

Your profile

  • good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
  • knowledge of optical systems is an advantage
  • knowledge of radar and/or RF systems is an advantage
  • laboratory experience is an advantage (VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, etc.)

 

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 2806) please contact:

 

Gerhard Krieger 
Tel.: +49 8153 28 3054 
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