Student Vehicle Technology, Automotive, Aerospace or similar (f/m/x)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!For our institute of vehicle concepts in Stuttgart we are looking for

Student Vehicle Technology, Automotive, Aerospace or similar (f/m/x)

Methodology development for the identification of a numerical description for vehicle belt materialsWhat to expect: A particular challenge for autonomous vehicle development is to become safer and more fuel-efficient whilst the requirements of the vehicle increase. For instance, with the increasing level of road-traffic autonomy (SAE Level 5), the importance and challenges of occupant protection will increase. For example, the undefined occupant position during a possible crash loads results in uncertainty of the loads and injuries sustained by the occupant. Therefore, a more detailed understanding of the occupant and the belt system is required for the structural design of the vehicle, which makes detailed modeling of the belt system during a crash essential. The description of the textile belt material under different loading conditions plays hereby a central role. The aim of the proposed work is to develop an experimental and numerical methodology in order to obtain a numerical description of the textile belt material. Therefore, an experimental setup using a material characterization laboratory has to be developed in order to statically and dynamically characterize a vehicle’s seat-belt material. Additionally, different modeling strategies should be analyzed by conducting numerical studies, resulting in the identification of a suitable material description of the belt. Finally, the stability of the belt material model should be verified by performing virtual vehicle crash simulations. Content of the work:

• Familiarization with crash simulation and material modeling
• Literature research on vehicle belt systems and textile modelling
• Development and implementation of an experimental campaign for belt materials
• Identification of a suitable numerical description for the textile material
• Evaluation of the belt material model by performing crash simulations
• Identification of required future developments
• Documentation of the work
  
  

DLR is certified as a family-friendly employer. We offer flexible working hours and occasional home office. A women's network has been established at our institute. Are you committed, cooperative, conscientious and responsible? Then apply for a job with us! What we expect from you:

• Student from the field of automotive, mechanical, aerospace or similar engineering/scientific discipline
• Interest in Automotive Technology
• Thorough, reliable and the ability to work independently
  
  

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified. Further information: Starting date: immediately

Duration of contract: 4-6 months

Type of employment: full time Remuneration: without remuneration Vacancy-ID: 94114 Contact:

Dr. Ralf Sturm Institut für Fahrzeugkonzepte

Tel.: 0711 6862 465