Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place! ## What to expect At the Innovation Centre for Small Aircraft Technologies in Würselen, DLR is shaping the future of aviation by researching cutting-edge solutions for electric flight. As part of your master thesis, you will contribute to the development of fuel cell propulsion systems for aircraft, with a focus on air-cooled, open-cathode fuel cell stacks as an innovative option for CS23-category aircraft. ## Your tasks Your work will involve a combination of design, computational analysis, and prototyping, followed by experimental validation. You will start with a literature study phase, from which the exact research question for your thesis will be derived. This thesis project offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly relevant and scientifically challenging field, contributing directly to the aviation technologies of tomorrow. ## Your profile - Solid knowledge of fuel cell systems in the aviation context - Practical experience with prototyping (electronics, control, hydrogen systems) - Strong computational analysis skills, particularly in Python - Proficient in English (mandatory) or German (optional) - Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme at a technical university - Able to work from our office in Würselen most days, if living abroad: willingness to move to Germany for the duration of the project ## We look forward to getting to know you! If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2786) please contact: Christoph Gentner Tel.: +49 711 6862 374