Engineer (f/m/x) - Robust drone and aircraft communications

Overview

Engineer (f/m/x) - Robust drone and aircraft communications at German Aerospace Center (DLR). The Institute of Communication and Navigation, with locations in Oberpfaffenhofen and Neustrelitz, conducts mission-oriented research in communication and navigation embedded in DLR programmes for space, aviation, transport and security.

Your tasks

Join the Aeronautical Communications team to research and develop creative solutions in the area of PHY-layer robustness for aviation systems, co-developing DroneCAST for UAVs and LDACS for aircraft. Tasks include:

• design and develop new techniques for PHY-layer robustness with a focus on applicability to DroneCAST and LDACS
• test the developed methods through computer simulations and with SDR-based prototypes
• carry out measurements and experimental flights using the SDR-based prototypes to verify the proposed techniques in real-life scenarios
• publish and present results in renowned scientific journals, at international conferences and in projects

Your profile

• completed scientific university degree (master's/diploma) in engineering (e.g., electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering) or other relevant fields with excellent grades
• very good programming skills, e.g., Matlab, Python, C++
• expertise in software development and ideally in SDR-based prototypes
• expertise in CNS (communication, navigation, surveillance) for drones and aircraft
• ability to work independently and in a team
• very good English skills

The salary is based on qualifications and assigned tasks up to tier 13 TVöD. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 1969) please contact: Stephan Sand. Tel.:

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Research Services

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