Why join DLR?

Your benefits – our corporate culture

Any ambitious organisation needs great personnel. We offer you a unique work environment and a pioneering spirit at every turn so that you can achieve great things with us. We also offer an attractive programme for your personal development and work-life balance.

Work with a purpose

Be part of research for the world of tomorrow

After all, we know that a high level of motivation and outstanding performance can only be achieved in an appreciative and supportive environment. Providing such a framework is our task as an employer. And we take it very seriously.

Climate, mobility and technology are changing globally. DLR utilises the expertise of its 54 institutes and facilities to develop solutions for the resulting challenges. Our 10,000 employees have a common mission: we explore the Earth and space. We develop technologies for a sustainable future and contribute to strengthening Germany as a centre of knowledge and business through technology transfer.

What can you expect?

  • Unique research and development infrastructure
  • A stable workplace
  • 30 days of holiday
  • Remote working, teleworking, flexible working hours and part-time employment
  • Integrated and modern personnel and organisational development with a wide range of further training programmes
  • A management culture based on appreciation
  • Equal opportunities-oriented and family-friendly personnel policy
  • Comprehensive childcare and family care support programmes
  • Our DLR_Graduate_Program for doctoral students
  • Research placements in Germany and abroad
  • A large network of academic and industrial partners
  • And above all, the opportunity to work on exciting new technologies

Diversity, work-life balance, health and development

International

Our 11,000 personnel come from some 100 nations

DLR stands for diversity, respect and appreciation. We give you the freedom to develop your ideas and provide you with the best possible encouragement and support. DLR is an open and internationally oriented research institution – the exchange between personnel of all genders, ages, religions and ethnic or social backgrounds inspires us and opens up a wide range of opportunities in our daily work.

Home office and remote working?

Yes! Depending on the job and agreement, you can work remotely up to 80 percent of your working time.

DLR stands for innovation – also in the organisation of work. You have the flexibility to decide when to work remotely or in the office. Depending on the job and agreement, up to 80 percent remote working is possible.

DLR stands for sustainability and the protection of our living environment. And thus, also for maintaining the health and performance of our personnel. We promote the compatibility of work, career and private life and offer you the greatest possible flexibility in your working conditions as well as numerous sports and health courses.

Employment conditions and remuneration in accordance with the collective labour agreement for public sector personnel (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst; TVöD)? Great!

Here are a few more good reasons to work at DLR:

  • Occupational pension scheme
  • Flexitime and bridging days
  • Company health management programme
  • Reliable income
  • Inclusion in collective agreement and pay negotiations
  • Special annual payments
  • Active works council
  • Inexpensive meals for staff

Information on pay grades and special payments can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (German link).

DLR stands for development. Not only in research and technology, but also for our personnel. We assist and support them on their career path. Depending on your area of work, you will have numerous internal and external training opportunities to choose from. We support you in recognising your strengths and talents and developing them in a targeted manner.

DLR:

30 locations, 54 institutes and facilities

An excellent employer

This is not only the opinion of our personnel, but also various institutions that evaluate aspects of our actions and our corporate culture. Would you like to find out more?

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Does that all sound interesting?

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