Internship in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering /Electrical Engineering /etc. (f/d/m)

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

Free-space Optical (FSO) communications enable the implementation of communication systems with very high data rates, maintaining small terminal sizes and low power consumption at the same time. In the past years, DLR’s Optical Satellite Links (OSL) department has been developing a system to transmit data through an optical link reliably. OSL is working on the development of miniaturized FSO terminals for small satellites. These are complex devices with several mechanical and electrical components, including on-board computers for controlling and data handling. Computers range from small microcontrollers to high performance processors running Real-Time and non-Real-Time operation systems.

Your tasks

The main task is supporting with the development and verification of software for the on-board computers of FSO terminals. This includes:

• Embedded software development using C and C++ or Rust.
• Developing unites and integration tests.
• Setting up Hardware in the loop and CI/CD setups.
• Integration and implementation of communication protocols for distributed systems.

Your profile

• Study of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of C, C++, Python
• Knowledge of Git and Linux
• Knowledge of Rust and CI/CD (optional)
• Self-sustained working behavior
• English language proficiency

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3407) please contact:

Christopher Schmidt

Tel.: +49 8153 28 3091