Faculty V - Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems, Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics / Chair of Space Technology
Research Assistant - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen - 0.5 working time
About us
The SatelLight-R project is developing wireless intra satellite communication using light or LiFi. It builds on the previous SatelLight project (https://www.tu.berlin/raumfahrttechnik/forschung/aktuelle-projekte/satellight) which developed a transceiver that can communicate using the CAN or UART protocols. The SatelLight-R project will continue the development of this transceiver looking at further optimizations of the transceiver in particular adapting it to communicate over the 1550nm wave length. We are looking for a dedicated research assistant to develop, optimize, and test the transceiver.
Your responsibility
- Developing the transceiver to function in the 1550nm wavelength
- Optimization of the design of the transceiver to increase baud rates or distances supported
- Testing the transceiver with hardware or dummy hardware from other projects using optical wireless communication
- Constructing models of the transceiver for use in optimization software
- Communicating with the partner university (TUHH) and stakeholders on the progress and developments of the project
Your profile
- Successfully completed scientific university studies (diploma, master’s degree) in computer science or electronics
- Knowledge of electric circuit design, development, testing, and optimization including operational amplifiers
- Basic knowledge of embedded C++ development for the STM32 using tools such as STM32CubeMX.
- Good German and/or English skills; or a willingness to learn the required language
- Previous experience with optical circuits such as developing transimpedance amplifiers desirable
- Experience and knowledge with communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, etc desirable
How to apply
Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents only via email bundled in one PDF document to Prof. Dr. Stoll via chananiss.mueller@tu-berlin.de.
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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.
Facts
| Published | 20.08.2026 |
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| Number of employees | rund 7000 |
| Category | Research assistant |
| Category TU Berlin | Research assistant without teaching obligation |
| Area of responsibility | Academia and research, Research (academic) |
| Start date (earliest) | Earliest possible |
| Duration | limited until 30/06/2028 |
| Full/Part-time | 0.5 working time |
| Salary | Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen |
Requirements
| Qualification | Master, Diplom or equivalent |
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| Degree Program | Computer science, Electrical engineering |
Apply
| Application deadline | 04.09.2026 |
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| Reference number | V-318/26 |
| By email | chananiss.mueller@tu-berlin.de |