City:  Berlin
Date:  Mar 7, 2025

Student Assistant Digital Twins for Optical Networks

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. 

Future. Discover. Together.

The group „Data Analytics and Signal Processing“ (DSP) in the department of Photonic Networks and Systems is looking for a motivated student assistant to contribute to the analysis, design and development of digital twin models for optical communication networks. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

 

What you will do

  • Assist in developing a digital twins for modeling optical transmission systems, including simulation and performance analysis

  • Support data analysis, problem formulation, and solution development for optical communication systems

  • Prepare documentation, reports, presentations, and demonstrations

 

What you bring to the table

  • Enrolled Bachelor/Master student (m/f) in the field of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering or related fields

  • Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB

  • Solid understanding of digital communication, optical networks, and optical components modeling

  • Fluent in English (verbal and written)
    The following knowledge is an advantage:

  • Experience of working with lab hardware is a plus

  • Team player with a structured way of working and able to work with little guidance

 

What you can expect

  • Modern  and excellently equipped workspace in central location

  • Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

  • Flexible working hours

  • Opportunities to work from home

  • Extensive training-, health- and sports offers

The position is initially limited to 1 years. 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. Johannes Fischer

E-mail:johannes.fischer@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 78568                Application Deadline: 04/15/2025

 


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