Engineer, natural or computer scientist, or similar (f/m/x) - Multi-sensor network

At the Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven, we research and develop innovative solutions to strengthen the resilience of maritime infrastructures and make them adaptable, safe and sustainable. In close cooperation with partners from research, industry and other maritime security stakeholders, we combine technological innovation with practical expertise and offer you the opportunity to work on pioneering projects.

What to expect

Development of a distributed multi-sensor network and heterogeneous data transmission

In the context of applied security research, you will develop a multi-sensor network in which commercial and our self-developed scientific instruments are combined, data streams, interfaces and formats are homogenized and communication with the situation center is ensured. The range of sensors extends from cameras and active optical instruments to underwater sonar systems. The individual sensor control systems developed in various working groups are written in different programming languages (e.g. C++, Python) and run on different operating systems (Linux, Windows).

Together with colleagues, you will design a functioning overall architecture, select hardware components for your network independently and validate it both at the institute and in the field during trials and technology demonstrations.

This position offers you a wide range of opportunities and freedom for your personal and scientific development, as well as support if you would like to do a PhD in the field, a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment and the opportunity to present your research results internationally. You will benefit from a public sector employment contract with 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a strong focus on work-life balance. In addition, we offer a comprehensive training program, a job ticket, and attractive employee discounts.

Your tasks

• selection and procurement of suitable hardware components for your multi-sensor network (optical, sonar, DAS, AIS, etc.)
• research and development of physical communication topologies (e.g. microwave links, mesh networks, etc.)
• conducting, evaluating, and analysis of field experiments and technology demonstrations (with and without stakeholders) to validate and optimize the network
• implementation of necessary software components to integrate individual sensors as well as further development of existing software frameworks
• The research focus is on the efficiency and resilience of the network. Depending on your qualifications, this includes e.g. methods for hardening against jamming and spoofing attacks at the physical level or resilient network topologies and authentication protocols at the logical level.
• publication of research results in scientific journals and at conferences

Your profile

• completed university degree (Master’s / Diploma) in Computer Science, Engineering, or Natural Sciences, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Information Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering, IT Security, or other relevant fields of study
• knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Communications Engineering, Sensor Fusion, Computer Networks, Distributed Computing
• expertise in software development, software architecture, and programming languages, particularly Python and C++, as well as confident use of development tools, especially the version control system Git
• valid driver’s license (class B is sufficient)
• fluent English skills, both written and spoken

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2988) please contact:

Enno Peters
Tel.: +49 471 924199 41

Aljoscha Windhorst

Tel.: +49471 924199 57