Technology & infrastructure

Whatever is created here: It's you who makes it possible

DLR: a fascinating research organisation. We operate at the forefront of science – and that’s where we need your expertise. Who can handle building and facility construction and maintenance, maintain a functional IT system, manage equipment and components for scientific experiments and ensure the safety and support of employees or entire sites? You can. Let’s delve into your expertise:

Facility management
IT
Research technology
Security

If you seek a reliable employer committed to socially relevant issues, you’ve come to the right place. Apply your expertise and passion to contribute to our goals in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and digitalisation. Together with motivated colleagues, you will find solutions to every-day, exceptional challenges.

Shape the future – yours and that of us all.

People that make DLR possible

Ulrike Bäumer, IT Service Manager, plays a pivotal role in making DLR possible. Through her work in IT security, she ensures the availability and reliability of our central IT infrastructure. Ulrike designs and supports DLR-wide IT security services so that DLR employees can focus on their work rather than IT concerns. Ulrike enjoys working on a variety of tasks and, in view of the many opportunities to balance work and family life, Ulrike proudly states: "You couldn't pry DLR and me apart!"

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large-scale research facilities are available for research at DLR. And the largest civilian research fleet in Europe.

Astrid Schöps, part of Facility Management, is another key contributor to DLR’s research and development environment. As an architect, she advises and supports colleagues on Structural Fire Protection and the Outdoor Facilities of Technical Infrastructure. She is also serves as the contact person for major investment projects and holds the role of Deputy Head of DLR's technical area representatives. But beyond her valuable contributions to DLR, Astrid sums up her experience by expressing: "What I particularly appreciate about my work is the high degree of freedom in combination with teamwork."

„Never a dull moment“

FIELD OF STUDY: Information technology | NOW: IT Security

„It makes me proud to be part of the bigger picture“

FIELD OF STUDY: Architecture | NOW: Technical Infrastructure

What can you look forward to at DLR?

  • The unique infrastructure of a research institution
  • A well-equipped work environment
  • Open and motivating workspace
  • Opportunities for home office and remote work
  • Engagement in socially relevant projects and goals
  • Personalised training opportunities
  • A resilient workplace in times of crisis
Solar tower and heliostat field at the DLR site in Jülich
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Making research possible: an employee of DLR's object management in Stuttgart
Planning and designing: DLR construction management
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Benefits & corporate culture

Why join DLR?

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Women at DLR

Your entry

Career starters & experienced professionals

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Managers

Facility management

Design and build structures and research facilities. Ensure their upkeep and maintain an efficient, sustainable energy supply. Facilitate the swift distribution of goods and mail. Ensure the functioning and safety of technology. Maintain machinery and oversee gas, water and heating installations. Cater to your colleagues with daily delicious and nutritious meals. Craft furnishings and utensils. Supply employees with what they need for their work. Make research possible.

Take a look around – our research work covers a wide range of areas!

Expertise we are looking for

  • Architecture
  • Civil engineering
  • Structural engineering
  • Facility management/Building services engineering
  • Supply engineering
  • Building management systems
  • Electrical engineering
  • Industrial engineering
  • Architectural drafting
  • Construction project management
  • Logistics
  • (Electro) Technical Building Services
  • Building automation
  • Energy management & sustainability
  • Process engineering
  • Precision engineering
  • Instrument engineering
  • Mechanic or fitter
  • Gas/water/heating installation
  • Carpenter, Joiner
  • Electrical engineering
  • Maintenance technician
  • System electronics
  • Mechatronics
  • Mechanical engineering/technology
  • Construction engineering
  • Engineering product design
  • Materials handling
  • Data technology
  • Data engineering
  • Environmental protection/energy technology
  • Process/production engineering
  • Process/plant engineering
  • Project engineering
  • Property management
  • Reception desk
  • Porter, security guard
  • Mail services
  • Catering
  • Gardening/landscaping
  • Drivers
  • Librarians

IT

Safeguard systems. Optimise the IT architecture. Develop effective tools through programming. Install, upgrade and configure. Keep viruses at bay. Train employees. Oversee service providers. Repair the internet. Turn it off and on again. Make sure everything works.

Take a look around – exciting activities in a fascinating research environment await you!

Expertise we are looking for

  • Computer science
  • Business informatics
  • Software programming
  • Software engineering
  • Information management

Research technology

Develop essential devices for experiments and research initiatives. Manufacture customised devices. Program control modules. Use your technical expertise to drive scientific progress for the benefit of nature and society.

Take a look around – we have a wide range of tasks for you!

Expertise we are looking for

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering with a focus on design
  • Computer science
  • Mechatronics
  • Process engineering
  • Process mechanics – specialising in fibre composites
  • Precision engineering – specialising in design
  • Precision mechanics – specialising in mechanical engineering
  • Industrial mechanics – specialising in device and precision engineering

Security

Ensure a secure working environment at our sites. Assist in emergencies. Evaluate hazardous situations. Develop rescue measures. Keep unauthorised people out. Prioritise safety with a government organisation such as DLR.

Take a look around – big sites, big tasks!

Expertise we are looking for

  • Psychology
  • Safety technology/safety engineering
  • Fire protection/fire brigade
  • Site security and emergency response
  • Hazard and contaminant officer
  • Occupational safety
  • Rescue engineering
  • Paramedic
  • Chemical engineering
  • Environmental management