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City:  Berlin
Date:  Jun 3, 2026

Student Assistent PAT System for Optical Wireless Communication

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.
 
 
Student Assistent PAT System for Optical Wireless Communication
 

Future. Discover. Together.
Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems, as well as machine learning, computer vision and compressing digital videos. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!
 
Be part of change
  • Contributing to the development of the next generation optical wireless communication systems
  • Familiarization with physcial layer and technical basics of optical wireless communication and LiFi
  • Supporting tasks in the laboratory and helping with demonstrators
  • Design and implementation of a PAT (Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking) System für optical P2P Terminals
 
 
What you contribute
  • Full time studies at a university in the area of Electronic Engineering or comparable
  • Experience with low level software development required
  • Experience with electro-mechanical design desired
  • Professional German and/or English
 
 
What we offer
  • Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
  • Attractive salary
  • Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location
  • Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunities to work from home

 

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

 
 
Remuneration according to Research assistant pay (dependent on qualifications).
 
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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. 

 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.
 

If you require further information about this position, please contact:

Mr. Max Bode

E-mail: max.julius.bode@hhi.fraunhofer.de

 

 
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 
www.hhi.fraunhofer.de 
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Requisition Number: 83346                Application Deadline: 06/30/2026

 


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