Research Associate & Software Engineering Manager - Aviation | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in als Software Engineering Manager - im Bereich Aviation
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V. Zentrale München
Job Summary
This role at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) involves leading a small, agile development team within the Aviation Logistics department. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will bridge the gap between management, aviation experts, and developers, overseeing projects that implement cutting-edge AI and autonomous systems for the air transport industry. Your day-to-day will include managing SCRUM processes, motivating a multi-thematic team, and occasionally contributing to programming tasks. You will also represent the institute at international conferences and support the acquisition of new research projects. This position is particularly attractive for those seeking a start-up atmosphere within a world-renowned research organization, offering the unique opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (PhD) alongside professional work in a high-tech aviation environment.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or Diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or related)
Experience
- Professional leadership and project management experience using agile methodologies like Scrum or SAFe
- Significant expertise in AI development, specifically in Time Series Prediction and Multi-agent systems
- Experience in Fullstack Web Development and software architecture concepts
- Experience or strong interest in the aviation, freight forwarding, or logistics sectors
- Proven experience in managing IT teams and implementing development best practices
Languages
Additional
- The position is initially limited to 2 years with a long-term perspective. Occasional business travel for project support and events is required. Located near an international airport.
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