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Student Assistant for Quantum Demonstrator Hardware Development (f/m/x)
Job Description
Req ID:  4238
Place of work:  Ulm
Starting date:  01.04.2026
Career level:  Student employment
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  6 months with the possibility of extension

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!

 

At the DLR Institute for AI Security, we research and develop AI-related methods, processes, algorithms, technologies and execution and system environments. Our focus is on secure and standard-compliant AI, cybersecurity in open data and service ecosystems and AI, as well as automation in mobility and logistics.

 

 

What awaits you:

In the Execution Environments & Innovative Computing Methods department, we bring together novel AI methods and challenging execution environments. In particular, we focus on the energy-efficient implementation of AI for mobile systems, quantum AI and neuromorphic AI approaches. The department thus provides innovative AI approaches for use in safety-critical applications.

 

As part of our scientific outreach, we are building a physical demonstrator to showcase the fundamentals of quantum computers and quantum machine learning. This demonstrator will be used at exhibitions and conferences to not only engage the public in quantum computing, but to also demonstrate our current research in the institute. This student position will focus on building this demonstrator.

 

Expected Tasks:

  • Model 3D components using CAD software for 3D printing
  • Work with microcontrollers, motors and breadboards
  • Design PCBs
  • Program the firmware
  • Learn a little about quantum computing

 

Required Skills:

  • Knowledge of Python
  • Knowledge of 3D cad modelling
  • Soldering and circuitry knowledge
  • PCB building experience
  • Knowledge of linear algebra

 

This position requires on-site presence in Ulm and up to 19.5 hours of weekly working time.

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 4238) please contact:

 

Hans-Martin Rieser 
Tel.: +49 731 400198 306 

 

 
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