Student Assistant Robotics

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 “Wireless Communications and Networks” department of the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute, develops wireless communication systems with a focus on future mobile communications generations (5G+ and 6G). The “Smart Wireless Connectivity (SWC)” working group works in an international environment on research projects to design communication methods and signal processing algorithms for future wireless technologies. We are looking for support in research projects on applications of 5G/6G-based communication technologies in robotics. Become part of our team and go on a research and innovation journey with us!

What you will do

Design, simulation and implementation of software for modern robotics systems (e.g. Boston Dynamics Spot, KUKA)
Development of innovative applications
Design of API solutions
Development of codes to control hardware components
Design and implementation of real-time software systems that enable responsive functionality in highly complex robot systems

What you bring to the table

Full-time studies with good grades at a German university or college in the following fields: electrical engineering, communications engineering, information technology, (medical) informatics, applied mathematics, physics or similar
Interest in the design and implementation of software for robot systems
Basics of computer science such as algorithms, data structures or object-oriented design in UNIX environments
Experience in working with microservices architecture, design and implementation of RESTful APIs
Development experience, especially in API development
Good knowledge of Java, Python, HTML, ROS, or comparable
Basic knowledge in the field of machine learning
Good communication and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary manner

What you can expect

Extremely interesting challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial environment
Participation in research projects with renowned partners from industry and research
Attractive salary
Modern and well-equipped workplace in a central location
Good and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
Support in the preparation of master's or bachelor's theses (also possible as an internship)
Flexible working hours
Opportunities for home office

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.-Ing. Johannes Dommel

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 81417 Application Deadline: 10/15/2025

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