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The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading applied research organizations. 75 institutes develop cutting-edge technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: people working in technology, science, administration and IT. They know: If you join Fraunhofer, then you are able to promote change. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Welcome to Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data collection, signal processing and transmission. Talents from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under a single roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength: Neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility. And that's just the beginning

Which sustainable solutions will you find with us?

Here's how you will make a difference

In the department »HFS & SatCom Systems« at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, we are developing a satellite constellation simulator to design, analyze and optimize future satellite networks. This simulator enables system-level performance evaluation, coverage analysis, link budget calculations and more for advanced satellite communication scenarios. It features a comprehensive GUI frontend that integrates database connections, provides interactive user guidance, parameter configuration, and visualization of simulation workflows and results. As part of our team, you will contribute to the development and testing of this cutting-edge tool

• Simulation & Development: You develop and implement simulation modules for satellite constellation analysis in Python.
• Interface Design: You design and test web-app GUI components of the simulator.
• Validation & Testing: You perform systematic user testing and validation of simulation results.
• Documentation & Communication: You support documentation and presentation of results.

What you bring to the table

• You are currently studying electrical engineering, information technology, communication engineering, computer science aerospace engineering, or a similar field
• You are motivated and interested in satellite constellations
• You are proficient in Python
• You have knowledge and practical experience with version control systems, such as Git
• You have experience or interest in GUI design and testing
• You have basic knowledge in signal processing and communication systems

What you can expect

• Organize your schedule: Benefit from flexible working hours that are perfectly compatible with your studies.
• Become part of a creative and fun team: Experience an open and friendly working atmosphere in which your ideas are valued.
• Variety that inspires: Look forward to divers tasks that inspire and challenge you.
• Shape the future with us: Take part in application-oriented research and put your theoretical knowledge to practice.
• Innovation that inspires: Exciting and pioneering projects that make a real difference.

We will agree your start date and weekly working hours with you individually (as a working student 10 to 20 hours per week or for an internship at least three months). You can reduce your hours before exams and increase them during semester breaks. You can set your working days flexibly. After your studies, there are attractive opportunities to join the institute on a full-time or part-time basis. You can flexibly determine the working days of your fixed-term employment contract.

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.

Ready for change?

Then apply now and make the difference

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Anne Weber will be happy to assist you: Phone