58971: Student in Aerospace Engineering, Communication Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics (f/m/x) - Space Radiation and Shielding Analysis for VHTS Optical Communications Payload

The optical communication group of DLR’s Institute of Communications and Navigation develops experimental laser communication systems for optical data links between airborne carriers such as airplanes or satellites and optical ground stations as well as demonstrator platforms for testbed system verifications. The system development covers several disciplines such as optics, mechanics, electronics and programming. The successful applicant will support our team in the development of optical, photonic and communications systems for very-high-throughput satellite communications applications. Foremost, she/he will perform theoretical analysis and simulation for the characterization of the space radiation environment related to the optical communication payload. Space environment analysis and literature review would conclude the theoretical part, which shall be followed by radiation simulation work on CAD and CAE software, to assess the most critical exposed components and the most effective shielding approach with respect to different mission scenarios and orbits. It is an excellent opportunity to work in a cutting-edge topic, gain experience on real optical hardware, and improve your engineering skills.

Tasks:

• space environment analysis and review
• radiation effects survey
• space radiation simulation
• radiation shielding design
• performance analysis
• programming of Python or Matlab simulation tools