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City:  Berlin

Date:  Apr 22, 2026

Student Assistant Software Development for Wireless Signal Processing

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.

Future. Discover. Together.
The Wireless Communications and Networks department at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute develops new technologies for the next generation of wireless communication systems. The Signal Processing and Sensing (SPS) group participates in national and international research projects addressing relevant topics in the fields of signal processing for mobile communications and radar systems. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

• Software development of signal processing algorithms for integrated communication and sensing (ISAC)
• Implementation of a DSP library in Python
• Technical documentation and maintenance of the software
• Experimental verification of the software via simulations
• Working with our hardware team to integrate algorithms into radio testbeds

What you contribute

• Full-time student at a German university in the field of electrical engineering, communications engineering, computer science, or mathematics with good grades
• Very good programming skills in Python with libraries like Numpy, Matplotlib, Jupyter, Scipy. Data-science libraries (Tensorflow, Pandas) are a plus
• Strong background in digital signal processing algorithms
• Basic understanding of wireless communications and radar systems
• Verifiable practical experience with code version control (Git) and CI/CD
• Good communication skills (English/German) and team spirit
• Availability to work in Berlin

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
• 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. 

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. 

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:

Dr. Kenan Turbic

E-mail: kenan.turbic@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 83963                Application Deadline: 05/15/2026

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