What you contribute
* You have an M.Sc., M.Eng., diploma, or higher academic title in physics or electrical engineering
* You have practical experience in one or more of the following areas: light propagation in the atmosphere, adaptive optics, free-space optical communications, high-energy laser physics, optical metrology, control theory, real-time programming, embedded systems, or communications engineering. Practical experience with optics is required for this position
* You have experience with Python, LabView, C, or Julia programming languages and development environments
* You can work independently with excellent time and effort management skills
What we offer
* A varied role at the interface between science and practice – with direct relevance to future technologies and socially relevant applications
* Freedom to develop and the opportunity to actively contribute your own ideas and projects
* Access to exceptionally equipped
* You will be supported by experts in the fields of: turbulence, telecommunications and high-energy laser physics
* Participation in scientific conferences and training courses is strongly encouraged, as is the publication of results in scientific journals
* Attractive conditions for balancing work and private life (e.g., flexible working hours within a flextime model, individual work-from-home arrangements)
* Individual career paths through training and development opportunities (e.g., the “Fraunhofer TALENTA” support and development program for female scientists and female leaders)
* A canteen and nearby shopping facilities
* Good public transportation connections and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. The employment is on a fixed-term, 3-year contract, with the possibility of extension. 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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
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.
Bei Fragen zur ausgeschriebenen Position kontaktieren Sie bitte
Dr. Szymon Gladysz
Adaptive Optics Group Leader
Phone: +49 7243 992-120
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
Requisition Number: 83079 Application Deadline: 03/10/2026