Master's Thesis (f/m/d) - Development and Analysis of a Software-based SpaceWire-to-Ethernet Module

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.

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Key facts

Pay: Paid by federal public service collective agreement
Language needed: English
Subject you study: Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Description of necessary components and requirements to connect physical SpaceWire and Ethernet links
Definition of all necessary KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) including definition of suitable benchmarks
Development and conception of a software prototype for Linux (PREEMPT_RT) using modern kernel features
Embedding the configuration of the new interface into common Linux configuration tools
Analysis of the developed solution using suitable measurement data and benchmarks to enable comparisons with existing hardware solutions
Preparation of the Master's thesis

Enrolled in a Master's program (e.g. Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) or a comparable field
Experience with software development for embedded systems
Comprehensive knowledge in software development with C++/C or Rust
Experience in implementing Linux kernel modules
Experience with Linux container technologies (e.g. cgroups, LXC, Docker, Podman)
You can communicate in English (supervision can be in English or German).

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. For this purpose, our numerous training and further education opportunities are available to you. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us; we therefore want to increase the proportion of women in science and management. Applications from severely disabled persons are given preference in case of professional suitability.

Description of necessary components and requirements to connect physical SpaceWire and Ethernet links
Definition of all necessary KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) including definition of suitable benchmarks
Development and conception of a software prototype for Linux (PREEMPT_RT) using modern kernel features
Embedding the configuration of the new interface into common Linux configuration tools
Analysis of the developed solution using suitable measurement data and benchmarks to enable comparisons with existing hardware solutions
Preparation of the Master's thesis

Enrolled in a Master's program (e.g. Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) or a comparable field
Experience with software development for embedded systems
Comprehensive knowledge in software development with C++/C or Rust
Experience in implementing Linux kernel modules
Experience with Linux container technologies (e.g. cgroups, LXC, Docker, Podman)
You can communicate in English (supervision can be in English or German).

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees in their personal and professional environment. For this purpose, our numerous training and further education opportunities are available to you. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us; we therefore want to increase the proportion of women in science and management. Applications from severely disabled persons are given preference in case of professional suitability.