Master Thesis on Reliable Post-Quantum VPN Tunnels

At Rohde & Schwarz, we develop and produce solutions in the fields of Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity – driven by the vision of a safer and connected world. From software to final production, our more than 15,000 employees create products and systems that set global standards and enable precision for industrial, regulatory, and government customers worldwide. Our headquarters, located in the heart of Munich, so serves as our main development site. Join our Application Software Division in Stuttgart (Germany) at the immediately possible date.

• Study current IETF drafts, NIST PQC standards, and prior works integrating Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into IPsec

• Propose and test fragmentation mitigation mechanisms for lossy networks

• Extend a selected IPsec stack using open-source PQC libraries

• Measure handshake message sizes, fragmentation, and performance under simulated lossy conditions

• Enrolled student in (technical) computer science, electrical engineering or comparable field of studies

• Interest in Cryptography, (esp. PQC) and Cryptographic Libraries (OpenSSL, Botan, etc.)

• Experience with Security Protocols (TLS, IPsec, etc.)

• Profound understanding of Network Simulation and Secure Programming

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and German

You can expect very good payment, excellent terms and outstanding opportunities for growth and development.