Student assistant - Electronics development (m/f/d)

The DLR Institute of Space Research is a world-leading competence centre for optical sensor systems and their use in planetary research, Earth observation and security. In this way, we are expanding humanity's understanding of the formation and development of our planetary system and finding solutions to protect life on Earth. With around 300 employees, we cover the entire development chain from the research idea to the design, construction and verification of instruments and their operational use, right through to the processing, scientific analysis and archiving of the data obtained.

What To Expect

As part of the Envision (ESA) and VERITAS (NASA/JPL) space missions, an optical instrument for studying Venus is being developed at the DLR Institute of Space Research. The central component is a SWIR detector of a type previously unseen in spaceflight, for which electronics are being developed for readout and control.

To this end, we require support with the verification and characterisation of the electronics and detector.

Your tasks

• Commissioning of electronic circuits
• Definition of test set-ups and test procedures
• Development of test software
• Conducting electrical, functional and electro-optical tests
• Characterisation and calibration of electronics and detectors
• Documentation of test and measurement results
  
  

Your profile

• Currently studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Physics
• Knowledge of electronics design
• Programming skills in Python
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English
  
  

We offer

The DLR is committed to diversity, respect and equality for all. We encourage our staff to work independently and support their personal and professional development. To this end, we offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are a particular priority for us, and we therefore aim specifically to increase the proportion of women in science and leadership roles. We give preference to applications from people with severe disabilities where they possess the necessary professional qualifications.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 5374) please contact:

Gisbert Peter

Tel.: +49 30 67055 382