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Working Student (f/m/x) in MBSE for Space Systems Engineering
Job Description
Req ID:  4301
Place of work:  Bremen
Starting date:  01.04.2026
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis, Student employment
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!

The Institute of Space Systems in Bremen is dedicated to designing and analyzing future spacecraft and space missions, including launchers, orbital and exploration systems, and satellites. Our evaluations focus on the technical feasibility, performance and costs of these systems, utilizing a range of cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary engineering methods.

What to expect

The research activities of the department extend to the introduction of novel systems engineering methods into the inhouse processes and the digitization of its tool chains. This includes research regarding Model-Based Systems Engineering, AIT-information database concepts and augmented reality applications for the spacecraft integration process as well as semantic web technologies for data aggregation.

Within this context, we are looking for a working student supporting us with various field of research (and beyond) within the department.

 

Your tasks

  • Model based systems engineering:  Develop and maintain SysML (v2) models for a spacecraft system including interfaces and processes modeling
  • Process integration & automation: support operational tooling (procedures, checklists, simulations) for payload and system integration, maintenance and digital twin execution
  • Digital twin & virtual work spaces: Support build-up of modular digital twin infrastructure (e.g. implementing and using system analysis models, creating data pipelines) and virtual integration environments that enable collaborative system development across DLR and partners
  • Sustainability engineering: Gather LCI parameters from documents and buildup lifecycle models in openLCA for spacecraft sustainability analysis

 

Your profile

  • enrolled Master’s student in a relevant field (engineering with a focus on systems engineering, computer science, data science, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Model based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (e.g., Cameo, Sparx)
  • comfortable with scripting (Python, SQL)
  • Hands on experience with SysML modeling (system, interface, process layers) (ideally SysML v2)
  • Understanding of general spacecraft development processes over the whole lifecycle
  • for the field of sustainability research: experience with sustainability / life cycle assessment tools (e.g., openLCA) 
  • Fulfillment of personal requirements for handling export-controlled goods, especially in accordance with the EU Dual-Use Regulation, national export control regulations, and EAR

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 4301) please contact:

 

Dr. Caroline Lange
Tel.: +49 421 24420 1159