Research Associate (f/m/x) - Human-in-the-Loop for AI-based solutions

German Aerospace Center (DLR); Ulm; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Die DLR-Forschungsabteilung AI-Sicherheit in Ulm sucht eine/n engagierte/n Wissenschaftliche/n Mitarbeiter/in für die Entwicklung sicherer KI‑basierter Systeme und Simulationen. Sie arbeiten an VR/Hybridrealität, Lernzyklen mit Menschen und Demonstratoren in einem innovativen Umfeld.

Sie verfügen über ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium, fließendes Englisch und Erfahrung in AI, Robotik sowie Projektmanagement. Die Stelle bietet flexible Arbeitsformen und vielfältige Weiterbildungsangebote.

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium der Informatik, Elektrotechnik oder verwandtem Bereich.
• Programmiersprachen: Python.
• Kenntnisse in Simulationstools (VR, HR).
• Expertise in KI in autonomen Systemen.
• Erfahrung in Robotiksystemen.
• Englisch fließend in Wort und Schrift.
• Bereitschaft zur Betreuung von Studierenden.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung von VR- und Hybridrealität-Simulationsumgebungen (z.B. mit Unreal Engine).
• Implementierung von KI-Systemen für Safety & Security-by-Design-Engineering-Prozesse.
• Erstellung von Daten- und Testumgebungen, erzeugt von Menschen in Verbindung mit dem KI-System, für sicheres Training und Tests.
• Entwicklung sicherer KI-Modelle in Simulationsumgebungen.
• Entwicklung wissenschaftlich fundierter Methodik für den Vergleich aktueller Mensch–KI-Interaktionsansätze.
• Nachweis der Wirksamkeit der Einbindung von Menschen in den KI-Lernzyklus.
• Aktive Mitwirkung an der Entwicklung von Demonstratoren und Prozessen.

Skills

Python programming

Autonomous AI

Human–AI interaction

Project management

English fluency

Supervision of students

Education

Universitätsabschluss in Informatik/Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Robotics platforms

Simulation tools

Job description

Vacancy-ID: 6747

Place of work: Ulm

Starting date: 01.01.2027

Career level: Graduates; Experienced professionals

Type of employment: Part time; Full-time

Duration of contract: 2 years, with the possibility of extension and, where applicable, conversion to a permanent post

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund).

At the DLR Institute for AI Security, we research and develop AI-related methods, processes, algorithms, technologies and execution and system environments. Our focus is on secure and standard-compliant AI, cybersecurity in open data and service ecosystems and AI, as well as automation in mobility and logistics.

The AI Engineering department defines and establishes and goal-orientated development processes, methods, and tools for safe and secure AI-based applications. The focus lies on the development and application of safety and security-by-design methods for AI-based components, as well as on the investigation of safe human–AI interaction.

Your tasks

• Development of virtual reality and hybrid reality simulation environments (e.g. with Unreal Engine)
• Implementation of AI systems for Safety & Security-by-Design engineering processes
• The targeted creation of data and test environments, generated by humans in conjunction with the AI system, which are suitable for the safe and secure training and testing of AI systems
• Development of safe and secure AI models in simulation environments
• Development of scientifically sound methodology for the comparative evaluation of current human–AI interaction approaches
• Demonstrating the effectiveness of involving humans in the AI learning cycle
• Active involvement in the development of demonstrators and associated processes

Your profile

• A completed university degree in computer science, engineering (e.g. in the fields of electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) or other degree programmes relevant to the role
• Programming skills in Python
• Skills in programming simulation and laboratory tools (VR, HR)
• Expertise in the field of artificial intelligence in autonomous systems
• Programming skills in Python and knowledge of robotic systems
• Experience in various areas of human–AI interaction, ideally in the fields of aviation, robotics or autonomous driving
• Knowledge of experimental design, implementation and evaluation
• Experience in project management
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Motivation to supervise students as part of research assistantship or dissertation work

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 6747) please contact:

Dr. Sven Hallerbach

Tel.: [phone]