HiWi (f/m/div) as Imaging Systems Developer at the Optics & Sensing Laboratory

HiWi (f/m/div) as Imaging Systems Developer at the Optics & Sensing Laboratory

About us

We are supporting the development of highly realistic human and animal avatars for use in research, film, virtual reality, biology and medicine. Using unique 3D & 4D capture facilities, machine learning, computer vision and advanced graphics, we are modeling humans and animals shape and behavior.

About the Position

You will be working closely with our laboratory engineers in a multi-camera capturing environment housed at the institute to configure, operate and test various camera and imaging systems (360 cameras, FPGA-based frame grabbers, SDI-based interface cameras, Arduino controllers, motorized stereo rigs, etc.). We are looking for someone with hands‑on experience who is enthusiastic about computer vision‑related hardware and software, including a variety of camera systems and video technologies.

The position is available as of now and will remain open until it is filled.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Configure, program and deploy various signal controllers for camera synchronization
• Calibrate various camera systems (stereo rigs, 360°, RGB‑D and multi‑camera setups)
• Assist in implementing functionality with FPGA components
• Verify system functionality and troubleshoot hardware/software issues
• Install required software, drivers and hardware components
• Explore new configurations and optimize system performance
• Support deployment of camera and capture systems for testing and training purposes
• Document system setups, calibration procedures and operational details; write user manuals
• Develop demo presentations of the technology
• Write and modify code (primarily in Python and C++) to support capture and control systems

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or vocational qualification in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical field – or equivalent experience in developing and implementing hardware and software solutions for virtual production technologies
• Strong interest in hardware–software systems and hands‑on technical work
• Familiarity with camera systems, imaging technologies and electrical equipment
• Programming skills including Python and C++
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• A natural team player and detail‑oriented person

Duration

• Minimum 12 months, minimum of 12 hrs/week (HiWi contracts are given and extended on a semester basis)

Benefits

• Working in a multidisciplinary collaborative project at MPI for Intelligent Systems (Tübingen)
• Cutting‑edge technologies related to computer vision and multi‑sensor system
• An open‑minded and motivating working environment with international scientists, engineers and administrative staff
• Student assistants with a bachelor degree will be paid €15.61 per hour; working time up to 20 hrs/week in lecture period and up to 39 hrs/week in lecture‑free period

EEO Statement

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in its workforce in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Closing Date

The posting is open until filled.