Physicist/Engineer (f/m/x) - Development of new robust time scales and clock concepts
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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, technology transfer to industry and the exchange of knowledge with public users. They are embedded in the DLR programmes Space, Aeronautics, Transport and Security.
What To Expect
The Institute of Communications and Navigation developed KEPLER, the first system proposal for a 3rd generation global satellite navigation system and a strong candidate for the next generation of Galileo. An essential aspect of such a navigation system is highly precise time synchronization and time distribution. KEPLER aims to achieve a new benchmark in terms of stability and robustness by combining the use of new types of optical clocks, optical cavities, and optical frequency combs with classical atomic clocks. Optical inter‑satellite links will be used to enable system‑wide high‑precision time synchronization and time transfer.
Your tasks
* Characterisation and modelling of new clock types
* Modelling of the mainly optical measurement channel between satellites
* Development and analysis of technologies for time keeping, time transfer and time‑scale algorithms for the generation of time scales
* Development of system for demonstration and validation purposes, as well as verification and validation of newly developed technologies
* Publication of the results at national and international conferences as well as in journals and trade press
* Perspectively: project acquisition, project coordination and management of international projects
* Technical guidance of thesis students (master/bachelor; possibly PhD) and research assistants
Your profile
* Completed scientific studies (Master/Diploma Uni) in a natural or engineering science or other relevant studies
* Expert knowledge in time generation, optical frequency references or time transfer and synchronization concepts, as well as frequency stability and phase noise measurements
* Hands‑on experience in laboratory work with complex setups and experiments
* Basic knowledge in RF technologies, optical technologies especially laser systems and satellite navigation (GPS, Galileo)
* Programming skills in a high‑level language (LabView, C, Python)
* Experience in presentation and publication of scientific results
* Very good English and German skills
Remuneration is up to the German TVöD 14 depending on qualifications and assigned tasks.
We look forward to getting to know you!
Contact
Prof. Dr. Michael Meurer
Tel.: +49 8153 28 3065
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Research Services
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