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Physicist/Engineer (f/m/x) - Development of new robust time scales and clock concepts
Job Description
Req ID:  2109
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  bald möglichst
Career level:  Experienced professionals, Graduates
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  3 Jahre

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-orientated 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, technology transfer to industry and the exchange of knowledge with public users. They are embedded in the DLR programmes Space, Aeronautics, Transport and Security.

What to expect

The Institute of Communications and Navigation developed KEPLER. The first system proposal for a 3rd generation global satellite navigation system. It is a strong candidate for the next generation of Galileo. An essential aspect of such a navigation system is highly precise time synchronization and time distribution. KEPLER aims to achieve a new benchmark in terms of stability and robustness by combining the use of new types of optical clocks, optical cavities, and optical frequency combs, with classical atomic clocks. Optical inter-satellite links will be used to enable the system wide highly precise time synchronization and time transfer. We are looking for you to implement creative solutions for the following tasks in our team to make KEPLER a reality.

 

Your tasks

  • characterization and modelling of new clock types
  • modelling of the mainly optical measurement channel between satellites
  • development and analysis of capable technologies for time keeping, time transfer and, time scale algorithms for the generation of time scales
  • development of system for demonstration and validation purposes as well as verification and validation of newly developed technologies
  • publication of the results on national and international trade conferences as well as in journals and other trade press
  • perspectively, project acquisition, project coordination and management of international projects
  • technical guidance of thesis students (master/bachelor; possibly PhD) in this field of expertise as well as of research assistants

 

Your profile

  • completed scientific studies (Master/Diploma Uni) in a natural science (e.g. physics, chemistry etc.) or in an engineering science (i.e. aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, material science) or other relevant studies
  • expert knowledge in time generation, (optical) frequency references or time transfer and synchronization concepts, as well as expert knowledge in frequency stability and phase noise measurements
  • hands on experience in laboratory work with complex setups and experiments
  • basic knowledge in radiofrequency (RF) technologies, optical technologies especially laser systems and satellite navigation (GPS, Galileo)
  • programming skills in a high level programming language (LabView, C, Python)
  • experience in presentation and publication of scientific results
  • very good english and german skills 

 

 Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 14 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.

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 2109) please contact:

 

Prof. Dr. Michael Meurer 
Tel.: +49 8153 28 3065 

 

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