Student Assistant Functional Split for Wireless Network

Future. Discover. Together.

As a leading research institution based in Berlin, the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute delivers innovations for the digital society of the future and has become a world leader in the field of data transmission. Building on many years of experience, its outstanding expertise in the field of fiber and wireless communication also enables the enhancement of its application in home networking. Recently, we have started to investigate the point-to-multipoint distribution of digital radio signals over fiber (fiber-to-the-room). This dynamic field of research opens up exciting scientific projects with clear application relevance. We offer the desirable combination of a highly interesting scientific environment and insights into industry-related work. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Use MATLAB and Python to simulate signal processing and wireless link performance

• Analyze and characterize point-to-multipoint architectures for FTTR. Perform simulations on various functional split points in the Wi-Fi protocol using the MATLAB toolbox

• Simulate the Fiber to the Room (FTTR) optical channel with VPI photonics software and the Wi-Fi channel using Matlab

• Provide the documentation of simulation results, contribute to publications and reports

What you bring to the table

• Full-time student at a German university preferably in the field of electrical engineering, computer engineering, communications engineering or physics with good to very good grades

• Good understanding of Wi-Fi communication system and protocols

• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python, with a focus on Wi-Fi related toolboxes

• Familiar with PHY and MAC layers of passive optical networks (PON)

• Desirable is interest in simulating fiber optics communication with VPI photonics software

• Proactivity and interest in scientific work

• Good communication skills (German/English) and team spirit

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

• Opportunities to write a master's or bachelors thesis

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities to work from home

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

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: 75295                Application Deadline: 09/30/2024