Das Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) ist eines der weltweit führenden Forschungsinstitute für mobile und stationäre Kommunikationsnetzwerke und für die Schlüssel-Technologien der Zukunft. Unsere Kompetenzbereiche haben wir konsequent auf derzeitige und künftige Markt- und Entwicklungsanforderungen ausgerichtet.
Student Assistants in Intelligent Connected Robotics
Tasks
- We are looking for Student Assistants across three tracks. Apply if one or more of the profiles match your background and interests:
Track 1: Robotics Integration Engineering (ROS2, navigation, motion planning, control)
Track 2: Robot Learning & Simulation (foundation models, RL, simulation environments)
Track 3: Hardware Engineering & Design (medical robotics, CAD, 3D printing, embedded electronics, industrial design, UX/UI design)
Requirements
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in robotics, computer science, machine learning, electrical or mechanical engineering, mathematics, industrial design, or a related field
- Strong motivation to work on robotics research and real-world robotic systems
- Independent, structured, and reliable working style
- Programming experience, e.g. Python, C/C++, PyTorch, or JAX, depending on the selected track
- Familiarity with collaborative development tools, such as Git
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- Onsite availability to support hands-on prototyping, experimentation, and collaboration
Track-specific Requirements
Track 1: Robotics Integration Engineering
Experience or strong interest in ROS2 development, navigation and autonomy stacks, motion planning, and hardware-close deployment
Track 2: Robot Learning & Simulation
Knowledge of deep learning foundations, PyTorch pipelines, reinforcement learning, and distributed, edge, or cloud robotics
Track 3: Hardware Engineering & Design
Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial design; experience with CAD, 3D printing, and sensor/actuator integration; UX/UI experience is a plus
Please make sure to include a detailed transcript of records with your application. Unfortunately, applications without a transcript of records cannot be considered. A cover letter is not required.
What we offer
- An outstanding and research-driven working environment at Fraunhofer HHI
- Participation in cutting-edge research projects at the intersection of robotics, AI, and wireless communication
- A highly motivated, international, and interdisciplinary team
- Cutting-edge robotics, hardware, and compute infrastructure
- Collaboration with academic, industrial, and clinical partners
- Flexible working hours compatible with your studies
Facts
| Number of employees | ca. 550 |
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| Category | Student assistant, Working student, Academic assistant |
| Location | Germany, Berlin |
| Area of responsibility | Engineering, IT, Academia and research, Software development, Graphic and communication design |
| Start date (earliest) | 01.07.2026 |
| Duration | Die Stelle ist zunächst 1 Jahr befristet. Eine Verlängerung ist explizit erwünscht. |
| Full/Part-time | maximal 20 h/Woche |
| Remuneration | Die Vergütung richtet sich nach der Gesamtbetriebsvereinbarung zur Beschäftigung der Hilfskräfte. |
| Remote work | Partially possible |
| Working language and expected level |
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| Homepage | http://www.hhi.fraunhofer.de |
Requirements
| Field of study | Engineering, Natural sciences and mathematics, Computer science, Electrical engineering, Mathematics |
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Contact
| Reference number | 84293 |
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| Contact person | Dr.-Ing. Navneet Agrawal |
| Contact email | navneet.agrawal@hhi.fraunhofer.de |
Apply
| Application deadline | 15.06.2026 |
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| Reference number | 84293 |
| Online | https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/job-invite/84293/ |