Student Assistant - Secure Software Engineering in Heilbronn

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City:
Darmstadt
Date:
Mar 13, 2026

Student Assistant - Secure Software Engineering in Heilbronn

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT is one of the leading research and development institutions for cybersecurity in Germany and Europe and is part of ATHENE, the national research center for applied cybersecurity. ATHENE is a cooperation between the Fraunhofer Society, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, and Goethe University Frankfurt. Our common goal: to make the world of tomorrow safer. The focus is on application-oriented research and the development of innovative technologies and solutions for the pressing security and data protection issues of our time. Become part of our team and help shape the secure digital future with us!

Be part of change

Support in research projects in the field of secure software developmentProgramming and debugging tasks (e.g., in Java or C/C++)Collaboration in the analysis and preparation of research resultsLiterature research as well as support in the creation of reports and presentationsOpportunity to contribute to tools for the analysis and detection of software vulnerabilities

What you contribute

Enrolled student of computer science, IT security, or a related fieldSolid programming skills in Java and/or C/C++Background in software engineering (e.g., through lectures, internships, or participation in open source projects)Knowledge of static or dynamic program analysis desirable but not mandatoryGood German and English skills, spoken and writtenAbility to work in a team and interest in scientific work

What we offer

Collaboration on practice-oriented research projects at an internationally renowned instituteFlexible working hours and flexible home office solutions to accommodate your studiesA collegial and open working environment at the Fraunhofer SIT location in HeilbronnThe opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in current research topics in cybersecurity

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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT

Requisition Number:81290Application Deadline:

Job Segment:R&D Engineer, Computer Science, Open Source, R&D, Engineering, Technology, Research

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