System Engineering Trainee Program (all genders)

At the Fraunhofer IIS department »Chip Design Center (CDC)«, we apply systems engineering for micro-electronics, embedded systems, medical electronics, etc.—from requirements engineering and system-level design to modular, scalable architectures. We also explore different implementation strategies like chiplets and heterogeneous integration.

• Technical Introduction: You will participate in a basic introduction to Electrical Engineering, PCB Design, Semiconductor Technology, Heterogeneous Integration and System Engineering for up to two months.
• Real Microelectronics Project Collaboration: You will collaborate on real projects in a small  team under the guidance of experienced engineers for the remaining time of the Trainee Program
• Hands-On Experience: You will gain hands-on experience in Model-based Systems Engineering, starting from a System Idea through Requirements Engineering, System Partitioning, and Variation down to Hardware Implementation.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: You will collaborate with teams from different domains, such as Analog and Digital IC-Designers as well as Verification and Test Engineers, to experience interdisciplinary workflows and integrated product development.

• Our Leading R&D Facility: Fraunhofer IIS is one of Europe's leading R&D IC design facilities, providing a robust platform for innovation.
• Tailored Trainee Program: We offer an individually tailored trainee program that combines academic and professional development, ensuring you gain valuable experience.
• Insight into Innovative Technologies: Our program provides insight into innovative technologies and state-of-the-art design methodologies.
• Opportunities for Growth: You will have the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a dynamic setting that encourages continuous learning.
• Access to State-of-the-Art Equipment: We work with state-of-the-art equipment in a highly innovative research environment, allowing you to benefit from a unique network of experts and partners in research and academia.
• Supportive Mentoring Program: Your goals and interests are important to us, and we regularly support you with a mentoring program to help you achieve your aspirations.

The position is initially limited to 6 months, starting in April 2027. The weekly working time is 39 hours. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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.