What you bring to the table
* Outstanding scientific master degree in electrical engineering, physics or similar
* Programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Python, Matlab, …) for device control, data analysis, and simulations
* Theoretical and experimental knowledge of optical systems (e.g. optical components, optical propagation, single-photon processing, …), communication systems and high-speed electronics.
* Professional commitment
* Team spirit, ability to work independently and autonomously
What you can expect
* Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
* 30 vacation days
* Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
* Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
* Flexible working hours
* Support if you wish to do a doctorate
* 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 position is initially limited to 3 years. An extension is explicitly desired.
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. Terms of contract according to European Commission's Marie Curie fellowship scheme.
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!
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI
Requisition Number: 76201 Application Deadline: 01/24/2026