Electrical Engineer (Scientific Staff) | Elektroingenieur (m/w/d)

Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV)

Sankt Augustin, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 30, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Scientific Staff member at the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IFA), you will play a critical role in advancing workplace safety through the application of Artificial Intelligence and Functional Safety. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve planning, executing, and analyzing scientific projects focused on AI, Big Data, and programmable electronic systems. You will conduct safety assessments of sensors, machinery, and AI-based software, while providing expert consultation to accident insurance institutions. Additionally, you will represent the institute through international publications and presentations. This position is ideal for a professional with a strong academic background in engineering or computer science who is passionate about research, development, and standard-setting in a mission-driven environment. You will work within a collaborative team to ensure that emerging technologies contribute to safer and healthier working environments, benefiting from a stable, public-sector-aligned organization that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Technical Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific project management
  • Experience in the field of Artificial Intelligence
  • Experience in functional safety and electronic circuits
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must be willing to undertake occasional multi-day business trips. Proficiency in German and English at C1 level required.