Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; 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!For our Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven we are looking for

Student physics, electrical engineering, marine engineering or similar (f/m/x)

Thesis Master/Bachelor in the field of optical underwater systemsWhat to expect: Are you enthusiastic about the latest technology and the maritime world? Then the Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures offers you exactly the right environment to complete your Master's or Bachelor's thesis. The "Sensor" team develops innovative optical technologies and is looking for student support with a hands-on mentality and enthusiasm for hardware-related, experimental work in the underwater sector. Specifically, your work will centre around a range-gated camera system. Based on a nanosecond pulsed LED spotlight in synchronisation with an extremely fast camera, the system allows for improved visibility in turbid waters such as the North and Baltic Seas. Your thesis will allow you to familiarise yourself with the latest camera technology (single photon imaging), time-of-flight systems, underwater system integration and the physics of light propagation in natural waters. Depending on your interests, skills and background, you can focus on different areas:

• Optimisation of a nanosecond pulsed LED spotlight for combination with a single-photon camera (SPAD) to create a gated viewing system. Characterisation of the system in the laboratory and possibly in the field.
• Realisation and evaluation of multispectral multiple scattering measurements (point spread function) in the field. Analysis of the influence of scattering on underwater image formation.
• Hardware and software optimisation of the camera system for automatic operation from the institute's own ROV and/or AUV.

What we expect from you:

• Ongoing Master's or Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, marine engineering, robotics or similar
• Hands-on mentality and willingness to carry out experiments in the field
• Good written and spoken English skills

• Knowledge of optoelectronics and conducting laboratory experiments is an advantage

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified. Further information: Starting date: immediately
Duration of contract: Initially limited to six months
Type of employment: part-time Remuneration: Depending on qualifications and assignment of tasks up to German TVöD 5 Vacancy-ID: 98740 Contact:
Dr. Enno Peters Institut für den Schutz maritimer Infrastrukturen
Tel.: 0471 924199 41