Fraunhofer-Institut für Optronik, Systemtechnik und Bildauswertung IOSB | Germany | 76xxx Ettlingen | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 08.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Scientist in the field of electro-optical signature evaluation & camouflage technology (m/f/d)
The Fraunhofer Society is one of the world's leading organisations for application-oriented research. 74 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 30 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. You know, who comes to Fraunhofer wants and can change something – for themselves, for us and the markets of today and tomorrow. Designing technologies for tomorrow: this is our mission at the Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System Technology and Image Evaluation (IOSB). We research, develop and evaluate new visual systems and ensure the optimal use and networking of sensors, with the aim of processing and evaluating the data streams produced. We support people in decision-making, process optimization and intelligent control of autonomous systems. Where research meets practice, change is created – shape the future of electro-optical signature assessment and camouflage technology with us! The Signature Assessment Group deals with the analysis, evaluation and reduction of electro-optical signatures. Our research is directly involved in the development and evaluation of modern camouflage and protection technologies. We work closely with the Bundeswehr as well as national and international partners. In this position, you take on scientific responsibility for demanding research topics and actively participate in research projects from the first idea to the implementation. In addition to research, the management and further development of projects is one of your tasks. To help you shape future technologies for security-relevant applications. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Research focuses Measurement and analysis of surface reflection of various materials Implementation of BRDF survey Use of AI-based methods for camouflage assessment Operation and evaluation of Lichfeldgenerators Development of innovative camouflage concepts Planning and implementation of field campaigns Project responsibility Planning, coordination and management of research and industrial projects Creation of requirements analyses in coordination with customers and cooperation partners Research strategy and cooperation Cooperation with the Bundeswehr to develop new Tarn and Täusch concepts Head of International Research Groups at NATO and EDA Monitoring the market environment and strategic orientation of the research group Building cooperations and networks for future research topics
A completed academic degree (Diplom or Master) in physics, electrical engineering, optics or comparable discipline – a doctorate is advantageous Funded knowledge and experience in research projects, project management and acquisition Multiannual professional experience in signature analysis, camouflage technology or related areas of electro-optical research High self-employment, target orientation and scientific work Organisational skills, team skills and excellent communication skills Very good German knowledge and good English knowledge in word and writing Knowledge of defence issues is desirable
A varied, exciting activity at the interface between science and business, between present and future Large space for scientific development and self-determined advancement of topics and projects Excellent technical equipment Motivated colleagues who inspire each other through their interdisciplinary and international composition Individual career paths through extensive training and development opportunities (e.g. funding and development programme »Fraunhofer TALENTA« for female scientists) Optimum conditions for the reconciliation of work and private life (flexible working hours, mobile work within the framework of the requirements of the job, Kita-Platz-Kontingent in Karlsruhe etc.) A canteen and nearby shopping facilities A good connection to the ÖPNV and a grant to the Deutschlandticket
Location
 | Fraunhofer-Institut für Optronik, Systemtechnik und Bildauswertung IOSB | |
| 76275 Ettlingen | ||
| Germany |
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