System Engineering Trainee Program (all genders)

At the Fraunhofer IIS department Chip Design Center (CDC), we advance systems engineering for complex integrated circuits—from requirements engineering and system-level design to modular, scalable architectures. We explore chiplet-based systems and heterogeneously integrated systems and develop methods for AI‑assisted systems engineering to make design flows faster, more robust, and more efficient. 

• Technical Introduction: You will participate in basic Electrical Engineering, PCB Design, Semiconductor Technology, Heterogeneous Integration and System Engineering.
• Real Project Collaboration: You will collaborate on real projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• 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 Implementation.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: You will collaborate with teams from different domains 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 2026. The weekly working time is 39 hours.

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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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.