Bachelor's or Master's thesis in the field of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, etc. (Oberpfaffenhofen)

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 Optical free-space communication systems are a rapidly growing area in research and industry. The development, testing and implementation of new future concepts, particularly in the direction of quantum key distribution and new secure communication and data transmission options, are core tasks of the Optical Satellite Links department. The Optical Ground Station Technologies group at the Institute of Communications and Navigation is responsible for the support and further development of optical ground stations for experiments with laser communication in the air, in space and on land. We are able to establish high-speed optical downlinks between airplanes, satellites and the earth. To expand our capabilities to carry out future laser communication projects, we are looking for a student to research with us on future optical ground stations. In the frame of a Bachelor-/Master-Thesis a concept study of a new optical ground station shall be investigated. Your tasks Investigation and description of existing concepts for optical ground stations Preparation of a feasibility study Preparation of a conceptual study based on research findings, the feasibility study, and project specifications Conducting tests and experiments to demonstrate proof of concept Development of a functional prototype (Depending on the effort, focus, and scope of the work, only some of these tasks may be included in a thesis) Your profile Degree in engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, computer science, applied physics, electronics, or a related field Interest in telescope technology Good understanding of robotics and engineering mechanics Strong general understanding of technology Creativity We look forward to getting to know you! If you have any questions about this position ( Vacancy-ID 5996 ) please contact: Johannes Prell Tel.: +49 (0) 8153 28 4542