Research Internship: UX & GUI Design for Next-Generation Cockpits (MUM-T) (w/m/f)
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Job description
German Aerospace Center (DLR) posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Geisenfeld: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits.
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Description provided by German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Welcome to the Institute of Flight Systems Engineering. 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.
With growing automation, the role of pilots is undergoing a fundamental change: in Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) missions, they are becoming mission managers who lead manned and unmanned systems in concert. This places entirely new demands on cockpit interfaces – and that's exactly where you come in.
Your role: As an intern, you will work on a new interaction concept for fighter jet pilots in the MUM-T context. You will turn initial drafts into a comprehensive design system that flexibly adapts to a wide variety of mission conditions.
The internship can optionally be combined with a thesis (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
Your Tasks
- Evaluating and consolidating existing GUI design drafts for 2D and Mixed Reality Interfaces
- developing a consistent, reusable GUI design system
- Applying the design system to a novel interaction concept for MUM-T missions
- Supporting the implementation of the GUI in front-end development, including back-end integration
- Contributing to the planning and execution of user tests for usability evaluation
Your profile
- Ongoing studies in User-Experience Design, Human-Factors Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable program
- Initial experience in UI prototyping (Figma, Sketch or comparable)
- Basic knowledge of front-end development
- A structured and creative approach to work
- An interest in aviation and user-centered design
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 6344) please contact
Jonas Schmelz
Tel.: +49 531 295 1055
Jakob Peintner
Tel.: +49 531 295 1644
Working student essentials
What this Design internship in Geisenfeld means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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