Student Assistant Digital signal processing for photonic communication systems

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 machine learning, computer vision and compressing digital videos. The Photonic Networks and Systems department is conducting research on the next generation of digital signal processors (DSP) that will form the basis for fiber optic metro and core networks in future 6G communication networks. The department operates one of the most advanced research laboratories and testbeds for optical communications in Europe and maintains a complete library of optical communications digital signal processing algorithms. We are recruiting students in the field of digital signal processing for next generation optical communications systems. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Maintenance and development of our DSP Matlab/C++ Library and of the VPItoolkit DSP Library
• Implementation of DSP algorithms in MATLAB/C++
• Research work in existing projects
• Research and development in the area of digital signal processing algorithms for coherent optical communication systems

What you bring to the table

• You are a student of electrical engineering, communications engineering, computational engineering, or a related subject
• Experience in programming in MATLAB, Python and/or C++
• Basic experience in software development, test driven development and version control software such as GitLab
• Basic knowledge of digital signal processing (digital filters, control loops, estimation techniques, etc), and of the description of signals and systems
• Basic knowledge of optical and digital communications
• Team spirit, as well as a structured, independent way of working

What you can expect

• Become a proficient software developer for optical communications DSP in Matlab
• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary
• Research and development on topics of high industrial interest
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in central location
• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Opportunities to write a Bachelor or Master thesis
• 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 

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 80030                Application Deadline: 07/31/2025