Aerospace Engineer / Computer Scientist (Flight Dynamics and Simulation) | SB2445 Informatiker/in, Ingenieurin oder Ingenieur Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik o. ä

Das DLR Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.

Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Aug 7, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as an Aerospace Engineer or Computer Scientist, contributing to cutting-edge research in flight dynamics and simulation. This role involves developing and implementing flight control laws, conducting experiments using advanced flight simulators like AVES, and collaborating within international project consortia. You'll translate complex mathematical models into real-time code, present findings to clients, and publish in scientific journals. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals or recent graduates to shape the future of flight technology within a diverse and inspiring environment, working alongside experienced and young scientists.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable scientific field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in flight dynamics and flight control
  • Experience with object-oriented programming languages
  • Experience with Git (source version control)
  • Experience with Linux
  • Experience in defining and conducting simulator and flight experiments
  • Experience working in international project consortia
  • Experience in presenting results to clients and publishing in journals/congresses

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 years, starting October 1, 2025. Compensation is based on public service collective agreements (Bund). Prior flight experience (e.g., private pilot's license) is beneficial.