Development of an air traffic system framework

With more than 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.

Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.

Our campus is located in the midst of one of the most research-intensive regions in Europe. We work successfully together with over 20 research institutions in our neighborhood as we do with our international partner universities.

Starting from as soon as possible, the Institut für Flugführung is looking for a

Research Associate / Postdoc / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) in the field of development of an air traffic system framework
(EG 13 TV-L, full-time/part-time)

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for a 3 years period. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.

As part of a national funding program, the Institute of Flight Guidance is developing a central and modular open-source simulation environment that enables the evaluation and optimization of aircraft and their operation within the air transport system.
The core task is the development and coordination of a run-time infrastructure as a central interface, which integrates various simulation modules from partner universities and research institutions.

Your tasks

• Development of a modular, open software architecture (open source)
• Design, coordination, and implementation of interfaces for the integration of external simulation tools from participating partners
• Development and integration of core functionalities (time management, data storage, I/O, navigation and airspace data)
• Support in the validation of the overall system using realistic scenarios
• Coordination with project partners and alignment of technical requirements
• You will be involved in teaching at the University (preparation and implementation of courses as well as supervision of students’ work).

Your Qualifications

• You have a completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computational Engineering, or related disciplines.
• You have solid programming skills (e.g., Python, C++, or similar languages).
• You have experience with software architectures, interface design, and modularization.
• You have knowledge of simulation technologies and distributed systems is an advantage.
• Experience in the open-source environment is desirable.
• You have very good knowledge of the German and English language.
• You are flexible, can perform under pressure and work well in a team.

We offer

• Work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community
• A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperation
• Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector) including 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working and part-time options and a family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007
• Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.

Further notes
We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.

The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen. Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Questions and Answers
For more information, please call Dr. Thomas Feuerle on +49 (0) 531 391-9812.

Deadline for applications is 15-Nov-2025

Are you interested? Please send your application preferably via email to t.feuerle(at)tu-braunschweig.de

or via mail to

Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institut für Flugführung
Hermann-Blenk-Str. 27
38106 Braunschweig

from: 14.10.2025
valid until: 15.11.2025