Student in Physics, Optics, Aerospace or similar (f/m/x) - Optimization of a Free Space Optical Circulator

Location

Weßling | Germany

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Course paper / final thesis

Optimization of a Free Space Optical Circulator

CubeSat Laser Communication Terminal (Credits: DLR)

Starting date

May 1, 2024

Duration of contract

6 months

Remuneration

Up to German TVöD 5

Type of employment

Full-time (part-time possible)

Free Space Optical (FSO) communication systems not only overcome the bandwidth limitations of RF systems, but also offer improved power efficiency, security and size compared to their traditional counterparts. These characteristics are of very high interest for small satellites, which are an increasingly growing market. The Optical Communication Systems Group at the Institute of Communications and Navigation has been developing an optical communication payload for CubeSats, with the primary goal of demonstrating high speed optical downlinks between a CubeSat and Earth.

This master thesis is about the development and optimization of a free space optical circulator which is a crucial subsystem of our next generation laser communication terminals. A free space optical circulator is a non-reciprocal optical devise that allows Tx and Rx beam separation by light propagation direction. For our purposes the performance of an existing concept has to be optimized in order to meet the requirements of optical satellite communication. The work involves the theoretical investigation of possible improvement ideas, the practical evaluation in our optical lab and the design of an engineering model.

• study of Physics, Optics or similar
• basic knowledge of optical system design
• interest in space technology
• experience in optical communication would be preferred

Look forward to a fulfilling job with an employer who appreciates your commitment and supports your personal and professional development. Our unique infrastructure offers you a working environment in which you have unparalleled scope to develop your creative ideas and accomplish your professional objectives. Our human resources policy places great value on a healthy family and work-life-balance as well as equal opportunities for persons of all genders (f/m/x). Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the event their qualifications are equivalent to those of other candidates.

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