Student Assistant Calibration of USRPs hardware platforms
Future. Discover. Together. The Wireless Communications and Networks department of the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute participates in the development of new technologies for the next generation wireless communication systems. The Signal and Information Processing (SIP) group participates in national and international research projects, addressing relevant topics in the fields of signal processing for mobile communications and radar systems. We are looking for a student assistant to participate in calibration and measurement tasks involving Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP). This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced Software-Defined Radio (SDR) devices, RF measurements with high-end measurement instruments. For highly motivated students, this work can be extended to include development of code for SDR-based channel measurements. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!
What you will do
Develop Python scripts for control of USRPs and other measurement instruments Perform calibration of USRP devices to ensure accurate control over power levels Perform antenna reflection loss measurements using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Systematically document the results and create a report (documentation) [Conditional] Develop code for channel measurements and student experiments with USRPs
What you bring to the table
Full-time student status at a German university with good grades, in the fields of electrical engineering, communications engineering, or similar Located in Berlin Interest in working with SDR hardware and RF measurement instruments Excellent programing skills and Python proficiency Furthermore, desirable are: Experience working with signal generator/analyzer, spectrum analyzer and VNA Experience working with USRPs Coding skills in C/C++
What you can expect
Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting Attractive salary Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team Opportunities to write a master's or bachelor´s thesis Flexible working hours Opportunities to work from home The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.
The monthly working time is 80 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
Dr. Kenan Turbic E-Mail: kenan.turbic@hhi.fraunhofer.de Tel.: +49 30 31002 853
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI
Requisition Number: 75027 Application Deadline: 04/30/2024
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