Studentische Hilfskraft Software Entwicklung für autonome unbemannte Wasserfahrzeuge (m/w/d)
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft14 hours ago
Hamburg, GermanyIntern
Responsibilities
- Contribute to software development for autonomous maritime vehicles using ROS2.
- Implement and test navigation, control, and sensor-processing algorithms for unmanned surface vehicles.
- Integrate software components and new functionality collaboratively within the team.
- Participate in testing and validation of the developed software on real systems and research-ship test campaigns.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, with at least 12 months of study remaining.
- Have experience developing mechatronics or robotics applications in C++ or Python using ROS2 or ROS1.
- Understand the basic dynamics of mobile robots and their navigation and control algorithms.
- Interest in single-board computers, microcontrollers, and sensors; prior experience with Raspberry Pi or Arduino is welcome but not required.
- Have good communication and language skills in English and/or German.
Benefits
- Part-time position with flexible working hours of approximately 12–19 hours per week arranged around lecture schedules.
- Dynamic research and development environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- Opportunity to validate algorithms on a research vessel during test campaigns.
- Potential opportunity to complete a project or thesis in connection with the work.
- Inclusive workplace that welcomes applications regardless of background and supports applicants with disabilities.
About Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a German nonprofit organization for applied research that develops contract R&D and prototypes for industry and the public sector. It operates a network of specialized institutes (e.g., IGD for visual computing and SCAI for computational science) that transfer academic advances into industrial practice. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Munich, it serves markets such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and public administration.