Student assistant (m/f/d) Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Vacancy-ID: 5884

Place of work: Sankt Augustin

Starting date: 01.10.2026

Career level: Student employment

Type of employment: Part time

Duration of contract: 6 months with the option to extend

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

At the DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security, we research and develop AI-related methods, processes, algorithms, technologies and execution and system environments. Our focus is on safe 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 and testing of robotic systems: robotic systems in the form of service robots and drones based on ROS2
• Implementation and integration: integrating the robotic systems into the IT infrastructure of a VR/AR laboratory
• Programming of functionalities: Extending simple scripts and AI functions
• Support in the development and optimisation of VR/AR demonstrators: Collaborating on the planning, design and implementation of virtual application scenarios for autonomous mobility and logistics solutions
• Testing, fault reproduction and debugging: Carrying out tests to evaluate functionality and performance; rectifying faults and optimising applications
  
  

Your profile

• A student enrolled on a degree programme in robotics, mechatronics or a related technical discipline
• Good knowledge of Python or C++ programming
• An interest in drones, service robots or autonomous systems
• High motivation and a willingness to familiarise yourself with new technologies and tools
• Written and spoken English; knowledge of German would be an advantage
  
  

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 5884) please contact:

Dr. Sven Hallerbach

Tel.: +49 731 400198 315

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