Student Assistant in Industrial Optical Network Automation

Future. Discover. Together.

Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems as well as the coding of video signals and data processing. The group „Data Analytics and Signal Processing “(DSP) in the department of Photonic Networks and Systems is looking for a motivated student assistant to contribute to the analysis, design and development of digital twin models for optical communication networks. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Assist in developing code-based networking solutions to improve access network performance in industrial use-cases
• Support with data analysis, data collection, problem formulation, and solution development for optical communication systems
• Support with network performance measurements (e.g. latency)
• Prepare documentation, reports, presentations, and demonstrations

What you bring to the table

• Enrolled Bachelor/Master student in the field of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering or related fields
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ISO/OSI)
• Strong understanding of networking performance indicators (latency, jitter, delay)
• Good programming skills in Python
• Good understanding of Python libraries for data analysis (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)

What you can expect

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location
• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

There is no remuneration for pure Master's theses.

The monthly working time is 80 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!

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 80028Application Deadline: 07/31/2025