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Jade Hochschule Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth | Germany | 26xxx Elsfleth | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Home office | Published since: 13.01.2026 on stepstone.de

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“Besser Studying” is the lived motto of the Jade University. In more than 60 innovative courses at Wilhelmshaven, Oldenburg and Elsfleth, more than 6,000 students are trained in a scientific and practical way. Over 170 professors and about 400 employees are involved in the concept of our university: innovative, competent, cooperative, diverse and facing. The acquisition of qualified employees is a key prerequisite for the continuation of their positive development. Due to the outstanding importance of artificial intelligence, the Jade Hochschule develops an identity as an AI university by 2030 and implements this identity in all areas of work. Senior Consultant (m/w/d) Group 13 TV-L | Reference number SL 16/25 At the Jade Hochschule Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth in the field of seafaring and logistics at the campus Elsfleth, the aforementioned office is to be occupied at the next possible time in the amount of 90%, indefinitely. The work is carried out in the Smart Maintenance at Sea (SMAS) project, in which an autonomous maintenance system for offshore wind farms is developed. The aim is to combine a fast, autonomous ship with integrated drone box and AI-based control centers for efficient inspection and maintenance. The system is tested, evaluated and optimized in real use environment in the North Sea – from automatic drone control to intelligent mission planning. .

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In this demanding position, you develop navigation and assistance systems for autonomous driving in the maritime sector together with an interdisciplinary consortium. You work with experts from shipbuilding, artificial intelligence, system technology and operational control. Their tasks include the development and optimization of algorithms for autonomous navigation under real sea conditions, the design of man-machine interfaces and the development of user interfaces in the AI-based mission control center. You define requirements for system architecture, design interactive visualizations, control and control concepts and perform user-centric tests. This ensures intuitive, secure and efficient management of autonomous ships and drones in complex offshore environments. You accompany the testing of the systems in real use scenarios in the North Sea and actively contribute to the transfer of the results into practice. The scientific publication and presentation of your work at specialist conferences complete your field of activity.

Master or Diploma in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related technical degree course, preferably with reference to navigation Knowledge of software development, for example with C++, Java, Python or Rust Hardware integration skills Physical fitness to install systems and demonstrators on ships and in laboratories Dangerous knowledge of the German language in word and writing Very good English skills readiness for occasional travel in Germany and abroad High speed when recording (scientific) texts Ability to independent and prudent scientific work, self-initiative, organisational talent and team skills Remarkable are: Experience in one of the topics: Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, robotics, digitalization, maritime systems and associated human-machine interfaces Experience in the field of navigation systems and their interfaces Experience in the implementation of card applications Willingness to acquire research projects and interest in a doctorate

A challenging and independent management function in a future-oriented research area Flexible working time regulation and mobile working or teleworking Employment under the collective agreement for the public service of the countries (TV‐L) Occupational pension (VBL) 30 days of annual holiday according to TV‐L Special payment according to TV‐L Further education and sports The opportunity to further qualify and sharpen your research profile. We ensure the professional equality of women and men and we take into account, above all, seriously handicapped people with equal suitability and qualifications. .

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ava Jade Hochschule Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth
26931  Elsfleth
Germany

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