Fraunhofer IIS, Institutsteil Entwicklung Adaptiver Systeme EAS Dresden

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s leading organizations for applied research. Its 75 institutes develop groundbreaking technologies for our economy and society—more specifically, 32,000 people from the fields of engineering, science, administration, and IT. They know that those who join Fraunhofer want to and can make a difference—for themselves, for us, and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Welcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS! As the largest institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Fraunhofer IIS has been conducting research for over 30 years on key technologies in the fields of artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor technology, and signal processing. At our Dresden location, we develop adaptive systems that intelligently adapt to their environment and requirements—essential for the industry, mobility, and communication of tomorrow.

In the Mixed-Signal Automation working group , we develop innovative software for the automated design of analog integrated circuits in particular, in close cooperation with our colleagues from the circuit design department, which we use in-house as well as with our partners and customers. With our software „Intelligent IP“ we follow the approach of so‑called circuit generators. You can find more information at When will you join us in paving the way for future innovations?

Here’s how you will make a difference

Intelligent IP has been in use for several years and is constantly being adapted to new requirements. You are welcome to support us in the context of an internship, a thesis or as a student assistant. Possible topics are:

• Analysis, test and implementation of interfaces to existing standard CAD software,
• Implementation of innovative algorithms for design automation
• Development of AI-based automation algorithms
• Adaptation to new manufacturing technologies
• Further development, test and validation of API functions and generators
• Development of components for graphical user interface

What you bring to the table

• Currently enrolled in a degree program with relevant academic background
• Ideally, initial experience with the Python programming language and basic knowledge of electronic design automation (EDA ) tool
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Proficiency in either German or English (written and spoken)

What you can expect

• Organize your schedule: Benefit from flexible working hours that are perfectly compatible with your studies.
• Become part of a creative team: experience an open and collegial working atmosphere in which your ideas are valued.
• Variety that inspires: Look forward to varied tasks that inspire and challenge you.
• Play an active role in shaping the future: Take part in application‑oriented research and put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
• Innovations that inspire: work on exciting and forward‑looking projects that make a real difference.

We will agree your start date and weekly working hours with you individually (as a working student 20 to 40 hours per week or for an internship at least three months). You can reduce your hours before exams and increase them during semester breaks. You can flexibly determine the working days of your fixed‑term employment contract. After your studies, there are attractive opportunities to join the institute on a full‑time or part‑time basis.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees‘ skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are equally qualified.