Student (f/m/x) for Measurement, automation and component control for optical transceiver stages

German Aerospace Center (DLR); Oberpfaffenhofen; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen is seeking a student researcher to contribute to high-speed optical satellite link technologies and transceiver development. You will work on atmospheric turbulence studies, signal processing, and experimental validation within GNSS-related functions for future 6G systems.

The role involves Python-based automation, lab measurements, and documentation. Ongoing studies in engineering or CS with interest in laboratory work are required; C++/MATLAB

Qualifications

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, or related field.
• Experience in Python programming.
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming.
• Interest in experimental laboratory work and measurement technology.
• Structured, careful approach to work and ability to learn new topics.
• Experience with C++ or MATLAB, GUI design, and version control (Git) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of optical transceiver stages including the laboratory setup.
• Automation of recurring measurement procedures to establish reproducible measurement routines.
• Development and documentation of Python-based routines for controlling transceiver components.
• Commissioning and verification of developed functions on the optical laboratory setup.
• Documentation of software, measurement procedures and results.

Skills

Python programming

Object-oriented programming

C++

MATLAB

Git

Education

Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies (engineering/computer science)

Tools

Git

Job description

The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new procedures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in DLR's Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Security and Digitalization programmes.

What To Expect

The Optical Technologies for Satellite Links Group conducts research in the field of high-speed optical satellite links and transceiver development. This encompasses topics ranging from research into atmospheric turbulence and signal processing techniques to the development of high-speed communication technologies and systems. The Group’s focus is on the development of theoretical models and concepts, as well as their practical experimental validation. The Group also works on the implementation and experimental validation of PNT-related functions for time transfer at the picosecond- and millimetre-scale, towards future GNSS developments and improved synchronisation properties of optical satellite links for the upcoming 6G systems.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of optical transceiver stages including the laboratory setup
• Automation of recurring measurement procedures to establish reproducible measurement routines
• Development and documentation of Python-based routines for controlling individual components of the transceiver stage (e.g. laser unit, electro-optical phase modulator and integrated coherent receiver) — including serial communication as well as open-loop and closed-loop control
• Commissioning and verification of the developed functions on the optical laboratory setup
• Documentation of software, measurement procedures and results

Your profile

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, mechanical engineering, software engineering or a related field
• Experience in programming with Python
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming
• Interest in experimental laboratory work and measurement technology
• A structured, careful way of working and enjoyment in familiarizing yourself with new topics
• Experience with C++ or MATLAB, in designing graphical user interfaces and with version control (e.g. Git) are Beneficial but not required

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 6113) please contact:

Sebastian Schmerberg

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