Engineer (f/m/d) - Antenna Development for Satellite Navigation and Communication

Dlr; Oberpfaffenhofen, Neustrelitz; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR (German Aerospace Center) invites applications for an Engineer (f/m/d) in Antenna Development for Satellite Navigation and Communication at Oberpfaffenhofen. The role covers design, analysis, and prototyping of antennas for high-precision positioning and broadband data transmission, within ESA/DFG funded projects.

TVöD-Bund remuneration applies, with a 3-year contract potential. The incumbent will advance lab-based validation, extend measurement techniques, and contribute to software tools

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in high-frequency, microwave, and communications engineering.
• Experience in design and calculation of antennas.
• Knowledge of antenna and RF measurement techniques.
• Experience developing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for RF applications.
• Proficiency in C++ and MATLAB.
• Good English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of antennas and antenna systems for satellite communication and navigation.
• Analyze, evaluate, and verify electromagnetic properties of antennas, beamforming networks and RF PCBs.
• Improve and extend computational methods and antenna measurement techniques via software.
• Contribute to project planning, milestones, and lead work packages.
• Address scientifically challenging questions in ESA/DFG funded projects.
• Construct laboratory prototypes and perform test measurements.

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Engineer (f/m/d) - Antenna Development for Satellite Navigation and Communication

Job Description Req ID: 6827 Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen Starting date: as soon as possible Career level: Graduates, Experienced professionals Type of employment: Part time, Full-time Duration of contract: 3 years

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 our12,000employees 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!

Vacancy-ID: 6827
Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen
Starting date: as soon as possible
Career level: Graduates; Experienced professionals
Type of employment: Full-time; Part time
Duration of contract: 3 years
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund).

The Institute of Communications and Navigation, with sites in Oberpfaffenhofen and Neustrelitz, is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selcted areas of communications and navigation. These are embedded in the DLR programmes on space, aviation, transport and security.

What to expect

The Navigation Department develops methods and systems for interference-resistant satellite navigation and communication for high-precision positioning and wireless broadband data transmission, for example via satellites.The “Antenna Systems” research group is involved in the development of the next generation of satellite navigation and communication antenna systems. Technologies shall be developed for future satellite and terminal antennas - which are used in satellite navigation for interference-free and highly accurate positioning, and in communications for broadband data transmission - and contributions shall be made toward improving and expanding simulation and measurement techniques. Corresponding laboratory prototypes for validation are to be built and tested in demonstration projects.

Your tasks

• Design and development of new antennas and antenna systems for satellite communication and navigation
• Analysis, critical evaluation and verification of the electromagnetic properties of antennas, beamforming networks and PCBs for active electronics (both computational and experimental), and optimisation of parameters
• Improvement and extension of computational methods and antenna measurement techniques through the development of appropriate software programmes
• Contributing to project acquisition and the definition of individual project phases/work packages and milestones, as well as leading work packages
• Addressing scientifically challenging questions relating to the aforementioned field of antenna technologies within the framework of research projects funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and/or other public funding bodies
• Construction of laboratory prototypes and carrying out test measurements

Your Profile

• Good knowledge in the fields of high-frequency, microwave, and communications engineering
• Good knowledge and work experience in the design and calculation of antennas
• Knowledge of antenna and RF measurement techniques
• Good knowledge and work experience in the development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for RF applications
• Good programming skills, preferably in C++ and MATLAB
• Good English language skills

Remuneration depends on qualifications and job assignment up to pay grade 13 TVöD.

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 6827) please contact:

Dr. Stefano Caizzone
Tel.: [phone]