The German Aerospace Center (DLR)
WEBDLR is the German aerospace research and technology centre. In its core areas, DLR develops technologies for aeronautics and space, energy and transport, as well as security and defence research. A broad spectrum of results and innovations bring benefits for industry and business, authorities and administration as well as for public stakeholders.
Jobs & careers at DLR
WEBWelcome to the German Aerospace Center (DLR) We conduct research and development activities in the fields of energy and transport, security and digitalisation and, of course, aeronautics and space. As the research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany, we develop pioneering and sustainable solutions for challenges facing humanity.
About us - DLR
WEBDLR and its predecessor organisations have a history spanning over 115 years, including one of the world's first institutions dedicated to aeronautics research. Key research and countless inventions that now shape and improve modern life emerged within DLR and its forerunners. DLR has 30 locations in Germany: Cologne (headquarters), Aachen ...
Delivery of its new DO 228 research aircraft D-CEFD - DLR
WEBNov 23, 2021 · The 'DO 228' D-CEFD was overhauled by the company General Atomics AeroTec Systems and was handed over to the DLR Flight Experiments Facility. The new DLR research aircraft will be used to test electric propulsion systems. In a research project with MTU Aero Engines, a 600-kilowatt electric powertrain is to replace one of the conventional engines.
Braunschweig - DLR
WEBIn order to advance the latest ideas and developments in the fields of aeronautics, transport, space and energy, researchers in Braunschweig have at their disposal road and flight test vehicles, railway laboratories, wind tunnels and more. Rotor test rigs, road and flight simulators and test rigs for materials and noise research are also available.
Berlin - DLR
WEBThe Berlin site of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) was founded in 1992. The research work conduced here focuses on the areas of space and transport. The site in the German capital has made a name for itself through its participation in major international missions of the Institute of Planetary Research, such as Mars Express, the Rosetta comet ...
Oberpfaffenhofen - DLR
WEBWith approximately 2000 employees in 13 scientific facilities, the DLR site in Oberpfaffenhofen is one of the largest research centres in Germany. Here, the areas of focus include participation in space missions, climate research, Earth observation, the development of navigation systems and the further development of robotics technology.
TerraSAR-X - DLR
WEBTerraSAR-X operates independently of weather conditions, cloud cover and daylight and is able to provide radar data with a resolution of up to one meter. TerraSAR-X is a German Earth-observation satellite. Its primary payload is an X-band radar sensor with a range of different modes of operation, allowing it to acquire images with different ...
Students & doctoral candidates - DLR
WEBDoctoral positions are usually limited to three years, with the option of extension. During the doctoral programme, you will be employed by DLR – usually with a half-time position. However, exceptions are possible. Our funding programme for doctoral candidates – the DLR_Graduate_Program – is designed for three years.
Göttingen - DLR
WEBGöttingen is regarded as the cradle of modern aerodynamics. It was here in 1907 that the world's first national aeronautical research facility was founded. Today, 500 experts work at the DLR site in Göttingen on the aircraft, spacecraft and high-speed trains of the future. Important foundations of modern aviation were researched in Göttingen.
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