Bachelor-/ Master Thesis: »Development of a cyber security concept for industrial 5G use cases«

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible, and more sustainable. In the department »Production Quality«, one aspect of your tasks includes the conceptualization of solution approaches to transfer novel technologies into the industry. 

Within the scope of your thesis, you will investigate how a cyber security concept can be designed to enable secure industrial 5G communication in different application domains (verticals). Here, you will partly work on your tasks in our institute in collaboration with international partners from an EU funded research project.

What you will do

• Research the current state of cyber security aspects in industrial 5G communication
• Design a concept to integrate cyber security aspects into different industrial 5G use cases
• Validate the developed concept together with our industry and research partners

What you bring to the table

• You are studying mechanical engineering, computer science, computational engineering science (CES), electrical engineering or a comparable subject
• First experiences in industrial cyber security (standards and frameworks) are advantageous
• A high degree of initiative, motivation and collaborative skills 
• Good language skills in English

What you can expect

• Ideal conditions for practical experience alongside your studies
• Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
• A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure
• Flexible working to combine study and job in the best possible way

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!

For any further information on this position please contact:
Maximilian Brochhaus M.Sc.
Group Manager »Production Quality«
Phone: +49 241 8904-193    

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number: 75339                Application Deadline: