Research & development

Institute of Communications and Navigation

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.

Institute of Communications and Navigation

Locations:

  • Oberpfaffenhofen
  • Neustrelitz
  • Aachen-Merzbrück

Web: DLR.de/en/kn

Shape the future of communication and navigation with us!

Around 230 highly qualified employees work at the institute, including 200 scientists who are based at our sites in Oberpfaffenhofen, Neustrelitz and Aachen-Merzbrück. Together, we develop solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.

Who are we looking for? (for a detailed list, see specialist areas)

  • students of engineering and natural sciences with a prospective degree (Master / Diploma Uni)
  • young scientists with initial experience who are ready to further develop their expertise in an international environment
  • experienced engineers who want to use their experience and passion to set new standards in research

What specialities are we looking for?

  • Electrical engineering and information technology
  • Communications engineering
  • Computer science/Software engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Business administration/Controlling
  • Industrial engineering
  • Commercial training in the field of office communication
  • State-certified technicians for electrical engineering
  • Training for electronics technicians for devices and systems

Why DLR and the Institute of Communications and Navigation?

  • work on pioneering projects in an interdisciplinary team
  • direct link between research and practice
  • excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
  • a state-of-the-art working environment at locations with a unique research infrastructure

Apply for one of our job advertisements or send us your speculative application. You can also contact us directly.

Let's shape the future of communication and navigation together!

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