The Institute of Propulsion Technology researches future propulsion and gas turbine technology for climate-compatible aviation. The Institute is an international leader in aircraft engine research and validation, covering the full complexity and versatility of gas turbines.
The gas turbine is essential for aircraft propulsion and power supply. Their further development and use in hybrid propulsion systems are the focus of scientific work at the Institute of Propulsion Technology. In the future, gas turbines will have to be more flexible in their use, i.e. they will have to be able to use hydrogen and synthetic fuels and at the same time become more efficient. Our scientists develop, evaluate and validate innovative concepts. To do this, methods and simulation processes for design and flow prediction are developed and applied, and the institute also has around fifteen unique test facilities and ultramodern measurement technology at its disposal. To develop even more efficient components, revolutionary concepts and new energy sources, our researchers look at things like aerodynamic and acoustic properties and the combustion of new fuels. They always have the entire engine system in mind.
What specialities are we looking for?
Mechanical engineering
Aerospace engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Electrical engineering
Mechatronics
Computer science
Data science
Precision mechanics
Industrial mechanics
Administration
In in-house research and collaborative projects, we work in an international team to carry out research from the laboratory stage to high-technology maturity with direct application in industry. We work closely with other DLR institutes and we form the interface between research, universities and industry. At our institute, employees have the opportunity to contribute their ideas and support the transfer of their research into industry.
In addition, the Institute of Propulsion Technology also offers the opportunity to carry out non-scientific work, for example in administration. The controlling, IT service, quality management and communications staff support the smooth running of the Institute's day-to-day scientific work.
