DLR is the national aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures.
Trailer: DLR at a glance
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Trailer: DLR at a glance
DLR is the national aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures.
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is Germany’s national research and technology centre for aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and defence. DLR’s work spans a wide range of applications, delivering results and innovations that benefit industry and business, government agencies and the public sector. At the heart of DLR’s mission is its commitment to society, which it fulfils through extensive knowledge sharing and targeted technology transfer. Therefor it is funded through federal resources. The German Space Agency at DLR is responsible for planning and implementing German space activities on behalf of the federal government. Additionally, two project management agencies at DLR manage research and industrial funding programmes.
Earth’s climate is changing, along with global mobility and technology. DLR harnesses the expertise of its 51 research institutes and facilities to develop solutions to these challenges. All 12,000 employees share a common mission: to explore Earth and space while developing technologies for a sustainable future. DLR’s technologies are not confined to the laboratory, but are transferred to wider society, strengthening Germany’s position as a prime location for research and industrial innovation.
Our identity is that of a research institution focused on scientific excellence. We also act as a capable administrative organisation that strengthens Germany as a location for knowledge and innovation. Our activities focus on our role within society and its responsibility towards clients, business partners, affiliates and employees, as well as on sustainable action. In this context, we contribute to solving societal issues.
The following principles apply to all of our activities:
The ethics of scientific work
Sustainable action and implementation of the human rights strategy (pursuant to § 6 of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act)
The improvement of occupational and industrial safety and the protection of health
The preservation and protection of the environment
These basic principles are laid down in a binding code of conduct. We encourage all clients, contractors, suppliers and other business partners to act in accordance with these principles beyond the scope of its own activities.
Our performance is based on our well trained and highly motivated employees, who are able to continue their training inhouse. Providing equal opportunities is most important for us. Flexible working hours, part-time employment and special support measures ensure that work and family life can be satisfactorily combined. Equal opportunities and diversity are a top priority. Flexible working hours, part-time employment and special support measures ensure that work and family life can be easily combined. Current vacancies can be found on our career portal.
