Scientist*in Drone Systems

Scientist drone systems

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.

If you're passionate about startups, we're excited to introduce you to this fantastic opportunity at HHI. Our vision? To accelerate the creation of groundbreaking, technology-driven startups. To do this, we rely on talent like YOU - with a mix of deep-tech projects, financial support, and access to professional office space. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

Information on the program can be found here.

Flybionic provides innovative mobile communication solutions for drone applications beyond line-of-sight. Our highly skilled experts develop and implement customized technologies that enable our customers to operate drones safely and efficiently in various scenarios.

What you will do

• Development of innovative algorithms for communication and control systems for application in drone technology

• Implementation and optimization of software solutions to ensure efficient and reliable system integration

• Creation and analysis of simulation-based scenarios for the evaluation and further development of algorithms for different use cases

• Working closely with customers and users to understand technical requirements and translate them into powerful algorithmic solutions

• Supporting the demonstration and presentation of technical solutions as part of customer meetings and project scenarios

What you bring to the table

• Degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field

• User experience with autopilot software such as Ardupilot or PX4

• Creation of algorithms

• Extensive experience with Python and Linux operating systems

• Experience in how a startup works

• Proficiency in German and English language

What you can expect

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

• Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)

• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location

• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities to work from home

• Extensive training-, health- and sports offers

• Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket

• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

The contract is limited until 31.05.2026 as part of the project with the start-up Flybionic. A later extension at Flybionic is explicitly desired after a successful spin-off.

The weekly working time is 39 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!

Your contact:

Tom Piechotta

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 77286                Application Deadline: 12/23/2024