Student placement Development of an optical ranging system Master´s Thesis Student Electrical Engineering

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The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the national aeronautics and space research centre and the space agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. Here, 8000 employees work together on a unique variety of topics in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, digitalisation and security. Their missions range from basic research to the development of innovative applications and products for tomorrow. Cutting-edge research requires excellent minds – particularly more females – at all levels, who fully achieve their potential in an inspiring environment. Launch your mission with us.

Our Institute of Communications and Navigation in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich offers an

Development of an optical ranging system

Your mission:

The optical communication group of DLR’s Institute of Communications and Navigation develops experimental laser communication systems for optical data links between airborne carriers such as airplanes or satellites and optical ground stations. The system development covers several disciplines such as optics, mechanics, electronics and programming.

The successful applicant will support our team in the development of optical and optomechanical systems. Furthermore he/she will perform system tests and possibly will support the team during scientific measurement campaigns. It is an excellent opportunity to work in a cutting edge topic, gain experience on real optical hardware, and improve your engineering skills.

The subject offers several internship and Master´s Thesis topics like:

• electronics design for mechatronics of the optical terminal
• firmware and control design
• measurement of external mechanical disturbances such as vibration or temperature drift in the optical terminal and development of potential compensation measures
• integration of electronics, mechanics and optics

Your qualifications:

• study direction of Electrical Engineering
• practical experience with hardware development
• usage of electronics CAD software (e.g. Altium)
• programming of 32bit micro controllers in C

Your benefits:

Look forward to a fulfilling job with an employer who appreciates your commitment and supports your personal and professional development. Our unique infrastructure offers you a working environment in which you have unparalled scope to develop your creative ideas and accomplish your professional objectives. Our human resources policy puts great value on a healthy work-life balance as well as equal opportunities for men and women. Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the event their qualifications are equivalent to those of other candidates.

If you have any questions concerning specific aspects of the job, please contact Mathias Richerzhagen by calling +49 8153 28-1094. Please find further information on this vacancy with the reference number 13785, and details regarding the application procedure, at www.DLR.de/dlr/jobs/#25322.