Hensoldt | Germany | 84xxx, 82xxx Taufkirchen | Student job | Part time - flexible | Published since: 22.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Working student for testing optical measurement principles (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT is driving the development of defence electronics and optronics and continuously expanding its portfolio on the basis of innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. Our products can be used in the areas of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved sales of 1.85 billion euros. After the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs about 8,500 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. In the department “Active Sensing Engineering” of HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH at Taufkirchen we are looking for a Working Student for Testing Optical Measurement Principles (w/m/d) The “Active Sensing Engineering” department is responsible for the development of systems for the self-protection of land and aircraft. The entire product life cycle is covered by the supply phase through the development of demonstrators and prototypes, product and series development as well as support during the use phase. The focus is on the construction of a prototype/function pattern of an optical system: simulation of the performance of the system (with simulation tools such as OpticStudio/Zemax), realization of a structure in the laboratory and characterization of the performance of the system by experiments. The work on simulation, experiment (laboratory design and execution of the test) and data evaluation should have approximately the same extent. .
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Simulation of an optical system with simulation tools such as Zemax, CodeV, or the like, and characterization of the imaging errors to be expected Construction of the prototype: selection of components and analysis of their performance with estimation of the required accuracy of adjustment Practical design of the system in the laboratory: assembly and adjustment Programming of laboratory automation (using LabView) Implementation of the experiment / picture or Data recording Image analysis (using MatLab / Python) Documentation of results
Immatricated Student (w/m/d) of Physics, Physical Technology, Computer Science, Optronics or a Similar Study Subject Complete Bachelor Program Interest in optical simulation Experience with Zemax or completed above mentioned course Fun at work in the laboratory (selection of optics components (lenses, etc.), structure of the system, laboratory automation (using LabView) First knowledge in image and data analysis (e.g. MatLab or Python) First laboratory experience (experience in laboratory automation with LabView / Python) is a plus The completion of a LabView course for laboratory automation (Certified LabView Developer Associate) is a plus Longer experience with optics simulation programs are a plus Knowledge of German and English Please upload the currently valid registration certificate to your application.
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