Student Assistant / Student Worker in 5G/6G

Fraunhofer

Berlin · Posted Nov 11 · €18-€18/hr

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At a glance

Pay: €18-€18/hr
Location: Berlin, Germany
Work type: Hybrid

Student Assistant / Student Worker in 5G/6G at Fraunhofer FOKUS ( Berlin-Charlottenburg ). Roles include software development (Open6GCore, Open5GCore), setting up and operating test environments, researching mobile communication technologies, conducting experiments, and contributing to publications or reports.

What they are looking for

CRustLinuxGitMobile-networks

Location: Berlin, DE, 10589

City

Berlin

Date

Nov 11, 2026

Student Assistant / Student Worker in 5G/6G

The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS is one of the largest ICT institutes within the Fraunhofer Society.

We work in an interdisciplinary manner, with colleagues from more than 30 countries, and we are pleased that an increasing number of women are helping us shape the digital future.

To strengthen our team "Software-based Networks" (NGNI)" we are looking for Student Assistants / Student Workers, starting at the earliest possible date.

Be part of change

Support for software development (e.g., Open6GCore, Open5GCore)

Setup, integration and operation of test environments (5G/6G test networks, virtual networks, other software test environments)

Research on mobile communication technologies

Conducting experiments

Contributing to publications or reports

What you contribute

You are currently enrolled as a student for at least two more semesters in computer science, technical computer science, computer engineering, communications engineering, or a comparable program at a German university

You have at least a basic knowledge of C and Rust

You should have some experience working with Linux, Git, VMs/containers, as well as network protocols and mobile networks

You have good to very good German and English language skills

You'd like to help shape the future, are open to growth, and you are a teamplayer with good

You are available to work on-site at our institute in Berlin-Charlottenburg at least one day a week

What we offer

Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid working (with at least one in-person day per week at the institute )

Barrier-free building with bicycle storage and public transport connections right outside the door

Discounts on numerous well-known providers through Corporate Benefits

A practical, study-related activity in an innovative and modern working environment

Support for your bachelor's or master's thesis

The working hours are 60 - 80 per month. The remuneration is based on your progress in studies and ranges from € 18.06 to € 18.78 per hour. The contract is for one year. In principle, we are interested in a longer-term collaboration. Your workplace is located at Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31, 10589 Berlin. 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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.