0Scientist WiFi8 Standardization (m/f/d)
Fraunhofer-Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut, HHI | Germany | 10xxx, 14xxx, 13xxx, 12xxx Berlin | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 07.02.2026 on stepstone.de

Scientist WiFi8 Standardization (m/f/d)

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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. Future. Together. Develop. HHI focuses on excellent research and innovation at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication Technology. Future WiFi systems will support new services and applications, including Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), immersive extended reality (XR), industrial automation and robotics, e-health and telemedicine, and AI-controlled edge computing. The Wireless Communication and Networks Division develops WiFi8 for mission-critical AI-controlled environments with high density, in which connection stability is of greatest importance. Become part of our team and join us on a research and innovation journey! !

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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. Future. Together. Develop. HHI focuses on excellent research and innovation at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication Technology. Future WiFi systems will support new services and applications, including Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), immersive extended reality (XR), industrial automation and robotics, e-health and telemedicine, and AI-controlled edge computing. The Wireless Communication and Networks Division develops WiFi8 for mission-critical AI-controlled environments with high density, in which connection stability is of greatest importance. Become part of our team and join us on a research and innovation journey!

Design and development of wireless communication systems and protocols for WiFi8 Analysis of standardization contributions Observation of technology trends Identification of possibilities for improvement Development of technical solutions for IEEE WiFi8 Participation in standardization sessions and presentation of proposals in selected IEEE working groups The following topics are of interest: Large frequency band widths and radio operation in 6GHz band and higher Optimization of MIMO technologies and cooperative MIMO processes in distributed systems Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) Ambient IoT (A-IoT) Radio systems under higher mobility The scientific work offers the possibility of promotion.

University degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD degree) in electrical engineering or equivalent discipline At least 2 years of experience in developing wireless standards in IEEE, e.g. WiFi5 / WiFi6 standardization Solid experience in signal processing in wireless systems focusing on IEEE WiFi PHY, MAC and Procedures of digital signal processing Analytical, researching skills and creativity Self-motivated, proactive, effective cooperation with internal and external partners and safe occurrence in an international environment Excellent knowledge of English in word and writing

Extremely interesting challenges in a scientific and business environment Attractive salary package after TVöD with 30 days vacation, pension (VBL), asset-effective services (VWL) Modern, excellently equipped workplace in the heart of Berlin Open and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team Flexible working hours Possibilities of Homeoffice Extensive training, health and sports Support on request for promotion Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket Offers for families (parent child office, emergency care, leisure activities)

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ava Fraunhofer-Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut, HHI
10587  Berlin
Germany

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