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Student project and final thesis (m/f/d) Design and testing of coupled kinematic systems

DLR · Oberpfaffenhofen

Part-time · Posted on 29 October 2026

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Student project and final thesis (m/f/d) Design and testing of coupled kinematic systems

Job Description

Req ID: 5846

Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen

Starting date: as soon as possible

Career level: Student employment

Type of employment: Part time, Full-time

Duration of contract: 8 Monate

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund).

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 12,000 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!

The Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics develops robots that enable people to interact with the environment more efficiently, effectively and safely. The robots are designed to work in environments that are inaccessible or dangerous for humans, but also to support and relieve people at work and in everyday life.

What to expect

Robotics in the field of humanoid service robots aims to automate dangerous tasks.

To realise these highly sophisticated systems, integrated legs, arms, hands and upper bodies are being developed.

The development process encompasses the design, assembly, commissioning and comprehensive testing of the systems.

Your tasks developing concepts for finger kinematics based on existing ideas developing new concepts for finger kinematics producing prototypes and implementing designs in CAD setting up test benches and conducting tests conducting literature research on current finger kinematics

Your profil very good knowledge of gearboxes and robot kinematics very good knowledge of design using CAD good knowledge of prototyping (3D printing, etc.) an independent, structured and committed approach to work

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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.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 5846) please contact:

Dr. Markus Grebenstein

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