Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung IFAM | Germany | 27xxx Cuxhaven | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 01.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Research Assistant as Development Engineer – Maritime Drone Applications (m/f/d)
The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something. For yourself, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. Whatever research should always be: sustainable and responsible. For an ecologically intact, economically successful and socially balanced world. Like in the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM. We research and develop in the fields of adhesive technology, surfaces, shaping and functional materials. Thus, products, technologies and services are created for the sustainability of the industrial site in Germany. In important industries we focus on our new solutions. When can we count on you? The Fraunhofer IFAM is looking for a scientific assistant as a development engineer for the offshore-drone campus Cuxhaven as well as the Maritime Test Center Helgoland for the working group "Maritime drone applications" at the Cuxhaven site at the earliest possible time. .
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The working group ''Maritime Drone Applications'' develops innovative approaches and solutions for the use of mobile robotics in the maritime sector as part of research projects. The focus is on the development and adaptation of drone systems, the integration of sensor and measurement technology for maintenance and inspection tasks, as well as issues relating to approval, operation and regulatory requirements for drone operations. At the offshore-Drone-Campus Cuxhaven and the Maritime Test Centre Helgoland, You acquire and run innovative research and industrial projects. For example, you will be working on research questions on the use of mobile robotics, such as drones, which are to be used for maintenance and inspection in the maritime environment. In addition, you are responsible for the regulatory support of drone operations and thus topics such as permits, flight planning, authority communication and audit documents. Engagedly support the operation of our research vessel.
Completed scientific university studies in air and space engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a comparable field Experience in and/or interest in UAV flight tests, sensor technology and data evaluation (flight controller programming, PixHawk, ArduPilot, Planer) Practice in handling drones or model aircraft Interest in air law and UAV regulatory (e.g. EU 2019/947, SORA) and the willingness to learn approval procedures and safety assessments An active, self-employed and precise team player with organizational talent, who communicates with customers safely – in very good English and good German, oral and written
A varied working day is guaranteed! Exciting task in an interdisciplinary environment in applied research Space for independent work and creative cooperation Transparent remuneration under the public service contract (TVöD) Family-friendly working culture with flexible working conditions (different working time models, location and time-flexible working, mobile working) Family and Occupational Compatibility Support: Parent-Child Office, Emergency Care, Lifestyle Coaching, Childcare and Consulting Services for Homecare-Eldercare etc. in cooperation with pme Family Services Targeted training and development of your professional and personal strengths through the Fraunhofer education program As we emphasise equal opportunities and diversity: programmes for the career development of female scientists, debiasing offers and much more Access to technical aids and individual support for integration into the working environment Occupational pensions, asset-effective benefits and wage conversion Grant to the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket 30 days holiday/year (at full time) and additionally free on Christmas Eve and New Year Slip time convenient location, free parking and efficient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles Corporate Benefits: Offers for employees of renowned manufacturers and brands
Location
 | Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung IFAM | |
| 27472 Cuxhaven | ||
| Germany |
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