Group Lead - Measurement Technology and System Integration | Gruppenleitung - Messtechnik und Systemintegration (all genders)

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V. Zentrale München

Wachtberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 3, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This leadership role involves establishing and leading a new research group focused on Measurement Technology and System Integration within the High-Frequency Systems division at the renowned Fraunhofer FHR institute. The Group Lead will be responsible for the strategic direction, research focus, and technical verification of electronic assemblies for high-speed and high-frequency systems, including radar technology. Day-to-day activities include managing technical and disciplinary personnel, ensuring the scientific development of the team, and driving the industrialization of internal radar systems while maintaining ISO 9001 quality standards. A core component of the role is project acquisition from public and industrial clients, conceptualizing the transfer of research results into industrial and military applications, and coordinating complex projects with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates must possess a strong background in Electrical Engineering or related fields, significant experience in radar development, and proven leadership in managing industrial and publicly funded projects.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Hochschulstudium) in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field

Experience

  • Several years of relevant professional experience in the development of experimental systems
  • Several years of relevant professional experience in radar development (setup and conceptualization)
  • Experience in measurement technology for FMCW and multichannel radar systems
  • Experience in conducting and evaluating customer-specific measurement campaigns
  • Relevant experience in leading industrial and publicly funded projects
  • Leadership experience (technical, disciplinary, or project management)
  • Experience in project acquisition and entrepreneurial thinking

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is initially limited to 2 years (BEFRISTET).