Research & development

Institute of Software Technology

We see software as a catalyst for research and innovation. As experts in software, we research and develop cutting-edge solutions in all application areas of DLR: aeronautics, space, energy and transport, security and digitalisation.

Institute of Software Technology

Locations:

  • Köln
  • Braunschweig
  • Oberpfaffenhofen
  • Sankt Augustin
  • Hamburg
  • Berlin

Web: DLR.de/en/sc

Do you want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of software technology in aerospace, energy, transport and security? Then the DLR Institute of Software Technology is the place for you!

We research and develop high-quality software solutions for all DLR application areas. Our work has a direct impact on real, highly complex systems that need to function reliably, safely and efficiently - from spacecraft to high-performance computers.

"… new technologies for the entire computer world"
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Our exciting fields of research are spread across four departments:

The Flight Software Department develops real-time software for aircraft and spacecraft that is not only reliable but also highly resilient.

The Intelligent and Distributed Systems Department focuses on the research, design and improvement of complex systems and processes in a research and application context.

What specialities are we looking for?

  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer science
  • Data science

The Visual Computing and Engineering Department focuses on collaborative modelling and immersive visualisation of digital twins, and interactive visualisation and analysis of scientific data.

The High-Performance Computing Department develops methods for complex computations and parallel processing of large amounts of data on high-performance computers. In addition to developing software for classical computer clusters and EXASCALE-class computers, the department is also researching applications for quantum computers.

As an institute, we focus on the quality, security, usability and sustainability of our software solutions and keep our development processes clear and transparent. Knowledge transfer and cooperation with partners inside and outside DLR are at the heart of our efforts to anchor our research in the long term.

Does that sound exciting? Then apply and become part of a dynamic, innovative team that is shaping the software technology of the future!