Student Assistant for the development of a user interface for multi-drone applications in Ingolstadt

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

Are you interested in advancing the use of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles?
The research group “Autonomous Systems” continuously develops and investigates methods and algorithms to ensure

the efficient and collision-free operation of autonomous drones in shared airspace.

What you will do

In the development stage, both simulations and real test platforms are needed to test and demonstrate

the functionality of algorithms. As a student assistant, you will take on independent tasks and primarily

work on building a user interface for multi-drone applications. This interface is intended to serve as a Ground

Station in the future to coordinate the simultaneous operation of multiple development drones. Additionally,

you will be involved in commissioning the development drones and the Ground Station, as well as participating

in some flight experiments.

What you bring to the table

enrolled in a study program in engineering, preferably in the fields of computer science, electrical engineering or information technology
programming experience in C++ and Python, experience with ROS is desirable
experience in creating user interfaces (ideally with Qt Creator)
very good academic performance
structured, independent and results-oriented style of work
ambition, creativity and commitment in everyday work

What you can expect

challenging tasks in highly relevant and application-oriented subject areas
interdisciplinary research on future-oriented technologies
flexible working hours
modern research infrastructure
insights into possible topics for internships and theses
an open and cooperative working environment

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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!

If you have any questions, please contact:
bewerbung.studenten@ivi.fraunhofer.de

You can find more information on the institute online:
www.ivi.fraunhofer.de/en

Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI

www.ivi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: IVI-Hiwi-00727 Application Deadline:

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