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Working Student (f/m/d) in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Electrical Engineering/ etc.
Job Description
Req ID:  5712
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date:  01.10.2026
Career level:  Internship, Student employment
Type of employment:  Full-time, 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 12,000 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

The Optical Satellite Links department conducts research in the field of high-throughput laser links and transceiver development. This encompasses topics ranging from research into atmospheric turbulence and signal processing techniques to the development of high-speed communication technologies and systems. As Optical Ground Stations Group, we are responsible for the ground segment of this research. 

Present work encompasses among other things taking part in the development of a small optical ground station, as well as support in the further development and operation of the Optical Ground Station OGSOP.

Your tasks

  • Design, Assembly, Integration and Testing of an experimental optical ground station
  • Operation and further development of existing optical ground stations
  • Support in the design of a high-power laser uplink system
  • Support of experiments and measurement campaigns

Your profile

  • Experience in Python
  • Experience in CAD (preferably SolidWorks)
  • Prior lab experience
  • Experience in optics, optomechanics and optics simulation (e.g. Zemax) preferred

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 5712) please contact:

 

Felix Barkhahn
Tel.: +49 (0) 8153 28 2404
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