Master student (f/m/d) - XR helmet integration for simulator training

Dlr; Braunschweig; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR sucht einen Master-Studenten (f/m/d) im Bereich Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik oder verwandte Fächer zur XR-Helm-Integration im Simulatortraining am Standort Braunschweig. Die Aufgabe umfasst Konzeptentwicklung, mechanische Anpassung sowie Prototyping und Tests im Labor oder AVES. Abschluss: Master- oder Bachelorarbeit in Deutsch oder Englisch.

Startdatum 01.01.2027, Mindestens 3 Monate. Vollzeit, Teilzeit möglich; Arbeitsort Braunschweig, Arbeiten in internationale Umgebung.

Qualifications

• Fundierte Kenntnisse in Mixed Reality und deren Anwendung in der Luftfahrt.
• Grundwissen zu Mensch-Messel-Interaktion bzw. Ergonomie.
• Fähigkeit zum eigenständigen, strukturierten Arbeiten und gute Sprachkenntnisse in Deutsch und Englisch.

Responsibilities

• Wegweiser zum Stand der Technik bei MR-Integrationen in Helmen und Simulatortraining.
• Anforderungen an Gewicht, Schwerpunkt, Sichtfeld, Tracking und Schnittstellen analysieren.
• Konzept entwickeln und Integration eines MR-Headsets in einen Heliumflughelm prototype.
• Komponententests im Labor und ggf. AVES durchführen; Ergonomie und Tragekomfort bewerten.
• Gewicht und Trägheitsmomente des modifizierten Helms gemessen als Basis für einen Digital-Twin.
• Ergebnisse in einer Masterarbeit oder Bachelorarbeit in Deutsch oder Englisch dokumentieren.

Skills

Mixed reality im Flugbereich

Ergonomik/Human‑Machine Interaction

Selbstständiges, strukturiertes Vorgeh

Education

Master-Student/in in Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik oder verwandtem Studiengang

Job description

Master student (f/m/d) - XR helmet integration for simulator training

Place of work: Braunschweig
Starting date: 01.01.2027
Career level: Graduates
Type of employment: Full-time, Part time
Duration of contract: Mindestens 3 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 12,000 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!

Welcome to the Institute of Flight Systems. Our work focuses on the interaction between aircraft configuration, pilots and modern flight system technology. From flight dynamics to unmanned aerial vehicles, from simulation to real flight tests - we analyse, test and develop innovations that will shape the flying of the future.

We in the Helicopter Department focus on rotor system and flight system technology for helicopters and other rotorcraft configurations. The goal of these activities is to support the development of new technologies and evaluate them in terms of improving flying characteristics, handling qualities, safety, economic efficiency, environmental compatibility, and mission effectiveness. The department's work includes system analysis, modeling and simulation of rotorcraft configurations and system components, as well as wind tunnel tests and in-flight testing.

Your Tasks

• You review the state of the art in integrating MR displays into flight helmets, ergonomic requirements and simulator-based training concepts
• You analyse requirements concerning weight, centre of gravity, field of view, tracking and interfaces for MR use in helicopters
• You develop a concept and prototype the integration of an MR headset into a helicopter flight helmet, including mechanical adaptation and simulator connectivity.
• You conduct component tests in the laboratory and, where applicable, in AVES and assess ergonomics, wearing comfort and usability.
• You measure the modified helmet's weight and moments of inertia as a basis for a digital-twin approach to assessing head loads.)
• You will document your findings in a Master’s thesis or undergraduate dissertation in German or English.

Your Profile

• You are enrolled as a Master's student or advanced Bachelor's student in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a comparable programme.
• You are interested in mixed reality and its application in aviation.
• You have basic knowledge of human-machine interaction or ergonomics.
• You work independently and in a structured manner.
• You have good German and English language skills.

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 6658) please contact:

Marc Höfinger
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