At the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, the energy transition becomes a reality every day. Our focus topics are: offshore wind energy, hydrogen, test infrastructure and digitization. More than 400 employees – including around 100 students – from over 50 countries work at nine locations in scientific and non-scientific teams on the development of innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks, and increase cost efficiency. Do you want to join us in shaping a sustainable future?
Be part of change
You will be part of the group "Software Development" at our site in Bremen. We support scientific research and transform research ideas into practical applications. We work closely with scientists to bridge the gap between theory and implementation, with a focus on maintainability, usability, and optimization. At present, the team consists of six employees. Become an active member of the team; we are keen to hear your ideas! As an international oriented IWES-team, we highly appreciate an open exchange, whether this be in German or English. Respectful cooperation is also very important to us. You are wondering what you can bring to the team?
As a student assistant you will be developing a custom User Interface (UI) component library that will serve as a foundation for our software projects. The main task will be to design, build, and document reusable and scalable UI components following modern software engineering principles. You collaborate closely with other developers to ensure consistent implementation across our applications, contribute to a unified design system and improve developer experience. Sounds like a lot? Do not worry, you will be supported by your colleagues in the team.
What you contribute
You are studying Computer Science. Do you already have good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript from your studies or other previous experience and are familiar with UI/UX principles or design systems? Are you familiar with Git and collaborative development workflows? Furthermore, you have experience with Angular or similar frameworks such as React or Vue. Do you already have basic knowledge of testing? Great, then you have come to the right place!
What we offer
We offer various opportunities to join us as a student. Whether it is an internship, where you gain a comprehensive insight into the areas of work, or the role of a student assistant, which is easy to combine with your studies. Are you looking for an exciting topic for your thesis and do you want to delve deeply into a topic scientifically? Together, we will find the right path for you! We know that studying can also be very demanding and requires a certain level of flexibility. That is no problem here, as – in agreement with your colleagues – you can decide flexibly what days and hours to work.
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website:
https://s.fhg.de/5ei
The standard contract duration is 1 year, individual agreements are possible. The working time consists of up to 80 hours per month. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.
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 have any further questions, please contact:
People & Development
E-mail: personal@iwes.fraunhofer.de
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230
Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications.
Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems
www.iwes.fraunhofer.de
Requisition Number: 84381 Application Deadline: