Werkstudent / Working Student (w/m/d) in R&D Firmware, Köln

Founded in 1990, Luna Innovations is proud of our rich tradition of working in close collaboration with our clients to develop the products that meet and exceed their needs for sensing, test and measurement, monitoring and control solutions. A series of in-house technology innovations and strategic acquisitions guide us in our mission to enhance safety, security and connectivity of people by leveraging our expertise in fiber-optic-based technology and the information it provides.

At our facility in Cologne, our expertise is in the development, production and distribution of high-quality linear fiber optic sensing systems for distributed temperature and acoustic measurement and structural monitoring. We provide to our Customers solutions that can save human lives by detecting incoming fires in tunnels, buildings and industrial environments; solutions allowing safe and optimal usage of power cables circuits, industrial reactors, induction furnaces and many others assets, by constantly monitoring thermal and mechanical stress; solutions alerting to incoming damages related to third parties or to natural events.

Thanks to our in-house developed laser-based hardware and software, the self-constructed fiber optic cables that serve as distributed sensors and our high technical know-how, we can offer customers an optimally suited product to their application at any time.

We are currently looking for a Working Student (f/m/d) in R&D Firmware for a working time of 16-20 hours per week (full-time work during lecture-free periods may be possible).

• Implementing signal processing and optimization algorithms in C/C++.
• Testing and comparing the performance of various algorithms, and find their correct parametrization for a given use-case
• Close cooperation with the development team.

• Enrolled student in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar
• Very good knowledge of Python, knowledge of C and preferably C++
• Confident using Linux, Git, and Bash
• Particular interest for signal processing and algorithms
• Very good knowledge of English language, preferably additional German language
• Willingness to learn
• Documention of work accurately

• We offer an innovative and modern working environment with a lively, open corporate culture and exciting, industry leading products
• An open-minded and international team of nice colleagues
• Flat hierarchies, collegial cooperation and a fair, appreciative and respectful collaboration
• Learn from experts: work alongside experienced Firmware engineers and expand your skill set
• Flexible working hours: We understand the demands of your studies and offer flexibility
• Collaborative environment: be part of a supportive and innovative team
• Free supply of drinks
• Free parking