Scientist WiFi8 Standardization

Future. Discover. Together.
Excellent research and innovation are at the heart of the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, System Engineering and Applications (HHI). Future WiFi systems will support new services and use cases, including integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), immersive extended reality (XR), industrial automation and robotics, e-health and telemedicine, and AI-driven edge computing. The Wireless Communications and Networks department is developing WiFi8 for mission‑critical, AI‑driven, high‑density environments where connection stability is of utmost importance. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Design and development of wireless communication systems and protocols for WiFi8
• Analysis of standardization contributions
• Observation of technology trends
• Identification of opportunities for improvement
• Development of technical solutions related to IEEE WiFi8
• Participation in standardization meetings and presentation of proposals in selected IEEE working groups

The following topics are of interest:

• Large frequency bandwidths and radio operation in the 6GHz band and higher
• Optimization of MIMO technologies and cooperative MIMO methods in distributed systems
• Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC)
• Ambient IoT (A‑IoT)
• Radio systems with higher mobility

The scientific work offers the possibility of a doctorate.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelors, Masters, or a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field
• > 2 years of wireless standardization experience, preferable in IEEE WiFi working groups
• Strong background in wireless communication with emphasis on digital signal processing for IEEE WiFi PHY, MAC and procedures
• Excellent analytical understanding and research skills
• Creative thinking and interest in new technologies
• Self‑motivated, proactive, you feel competent and confident in international environments
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

What you can expect

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location in Berlin
• Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Support if you wish to do a doctorate
• Opportunities to work from home
• Extensive training-, health- and sports offers
• Various employee discounts and discounted BVG tickets
• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a 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 persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Contact:

Dr.- Ing. Thomas Haustein

phone:

Dipl.-Inform.Thomas Wirth

phone:

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 82540 Application Deadline: 02/28/2026