Softwareentwickler (m/w/d) für eingebettete Systeme in der Raumfahrt

About Us

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) is one of the world's leading organizations for applied research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32,000 people from technology, science, administration, and IT. You know: Those who come to Fraunhofer want to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us, and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Short-Term Dynamics, Ernst Mach Institute, EMI offers you demanding and varied tasks with responsibility and scope for design. We conduct research on behalf of our clients from various sectors of business and politics and apply the latest findings from science and research to specific projects. The applications are in the fields of defense, security and resilience, automotive, space, and aviation.

With us, you are already researching today for a secure future!

Do you want to contribute your know-how in electronics for space missions and thus contribute to the development of new applications in the fields of earth observation and security? For our Freiburg location, we are looking for you to strengthen our team, which deals with embedded systems for space applications.

Here you will find a research example: On-board Data Processing for New Space

What Challenges You

Shaping the Future

We research and develop electronics and software for space travel and conduct our own satellite missions. A focus is on processing image data on board satellites.

Utilizing Creativity and Research Freedom

You will design and develop innovative software for satellites and the necessary ground infrastructure. You will develop solutions for the reliable use of high-performance electronics in space missions. You will contribute to the success of both our own missions and those of our clients, enabling new applications in the fields of earth observation and security.

Taking Responsibility

You will work in an environment with a high degree of creative freedom. Your technical expertise is in demand, and you are a competent contact person for our clients and partners. You will take responsibility in national and international projects.

Living Communication

Creativity requires a lot of communication: Together with you, we want to shape teamwork – you are an active part of the scientific discourse, coordinate research work with international project partners, and present your research results in the form of reports and publications to our clients/partners as well as at events in the national and international environment.

What You Bring

• You have completed a university degree (Master/Diploma) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• You are interested in developing software and electronic systems for space travel and have knowledge of C, Python, and Git.
• Ideally, you have prior knowledge of Embedded Linux (Yocto), real-time operating systems (e.g., Zephyr), FPGA development (VHDL, AMD Vivado, Lattice Radiant), or digital circuit design.
• Experience with the specific requirements and technologies (e.g., redundancy, radiation effects, CCSDS protocols) in space travel is an advantage.
• You apply your ability to think and work analytically and conceptually in a results-oriented manner.
• You enjoy working independently and enrich the interdisciplinary project teams in our department with your independent, communicative, and structured way of working.
• German and English language skills at a minimum B2 level, both written and spoken, complete your profile.

What You Can Expect

• We are an innovative research institute with diverse topics, a high degree of practical relevance, and plenty of scope for your creativity and initiative.
• We are a dedicated and dynamic team with exciting research questions at the cutting edge and offer you the opportunity to help shape the strategic development of R&D topics.
• Here you are part of a highly motivated and collegial team, in an open and collegial working environment equipped with excellent IT infrastructure.
• You will receive professional and personal development prospects, scientific profiling in the international research environment, and, if interested, the opportunity for a doctorate.
• Your work-life integration is important to us, which is why we offer flexible working time models and up to 50% mobile working from home (within Germany).
• Our offer is complemented by our company pension scheme (VBL) and annual pro-rata Christmas bonus.
• You will also benefit from our additional benefits: subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket, flexitime, compensatory time off for overtime, places at the private daycare center "Junikäfer" in Freiburg, as well as services from the PME Familienservice: life situation coaching, homecare-eldercare.

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, worldview, disability, and sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled applicants will be preferred in case of equal suitability.

The position is initially limited to 2 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. Employment, remuneration, and social benefits are based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). In addition, Fraunhofer may grant performance- and success-related variable remuneration components.

With its focus on future-relevant key technologies and the utilization of results in business and industry, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it helps to shape our society and our future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Upon receipt of your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then contact you as soon as possible to let you know the next steps.

If you have any questions about this position, please feel free to contact:

Ms. Claudia Kiefer & Ms. Esther Waibel Human Resources Marketing / Recruiting jobs@emi.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Short-Term Dynamics, Ernst Mach Institute EMI www.emi.fraunhofer.de

Reference Number: 84322