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Student (f/m/x) - Preliminary analysis of a miniaturized SAR satellite swarm
Job Description
Req ID:  3819
Place of work:  Trauen
Starting date:  01.02.2026
Career level:  Internship, Student research project and final thesis, Student employment
Type of employment:  Full-time, Part time
Duration of contract:  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!

DLR's Responsive Space Cluster Competence Centre (RSC³) in Trauen is a unique research facility in Germany that addresses in a holistic way the topic of Responsive Space. This exciting field of research deals with the question of how to respond faster, more flexibly and securely in space with the goal of increasing the overall resilience of critical infrastructures in space. To this end, innovative concepts and technologies are analyzed, developed and demonstrated at the RSC³. 

 

What to expect

You will have the opportunity to contribute to research with real-world impact. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where you’ll work closely with experts in aerospace engineering. Gain valuable professional growth through hands-on experience with cutting-edge satellite technologies. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support your success and well-being. 

 

This position is planned within a student job or internship. It can ideally be combined with a masters thesis.

 

Your tasks

  • outline different swarm concepts for the mission
  • find and process subsystem specification
  • dimension the specifications of the Attitude and Orbit Control System for different mission profiles and conduct the corresponding sensitivity analysis
  • compute and maintain system budgets (delta-v, pointing…)
  • trade-off analysis of driving performance requirements and specifications
  • program, run and troubleshoot necessary simulations (GMAT, Python)
  • report and present findings

 

Your profile

  • knowledge in mission analysis and systems engineering
  • knowledge in spacecraft subsystems including orbit analysis, propulsion, and guidance navigation and control
  • strong knowledge in a mission analysis tool such as GMAT (preferable) or STK
  • strong knowledge in programming (scripting) languages such as Python (preferable) or C++
  • knowledge in MS Office suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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 3819) please contact:

 

Dr. Cristóbal Nieto Peroy
Tel.: +49 5055 596915
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