Master's Thesis – Hardware and Software Development for an Intelligent Medical Technology Handheld

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Master's thesis focusing on hardware and software development for a smart medical technology handheld at Fraunhofer ISST. Collaborate with experts in the healthcare department on innovative solutions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeDortmund • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a hardware prototype: You will convert the existing device concept into a functional hardware prototype and thereby make a direct contribution to digital stroke prevention.
Develop software: You will create the corresponding software that guides users safely and intuitively through the entire measurement process.
Integrate hardware and software: You will connect hardware and software into a seamlessly functioning overall system by implementing appropriate interfaces between the measurement device and the app, consistently applying the user requirements defined in the design concept.
ML & signal analysis: You will integrate methods for processing and analyzing the recorded blood-flow sounds and investigate the use of machine learning approaches for automated evaluation of clinically relevant signals.
Evaluation: You will test the developed prototype together with users, analyze the feedback, and optimize the system with respect to usability and the overall user experience.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, Medical Engineering, Health/Medical Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
Practical experience in hardware or software development and an interest in technically implementing user-centered design concepts
Understanding of user-centered development processes and a willingness to shape the technical implementation through iterative user feedback so that measurement execution and result interpretation remain understandable and safe for medical laypersons
Team-oriented, careful, and responsible working style, as well as the ability to work independently and conduct scientific work
Ideally located near Dortmund, as on-site meetings and coordination may be required despite the possibility of remote work
Good written and spoken German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Future-shaping work: Your Master's thesis is not only an important part of your academic career but also an opportunity to work at the interface of science and industry on a relevant topic of the digital future.
Supervision and support: You will be closely supervised by our experienced experts, gain valuable insights, and can further develop your work with our support.
Flexibility: You can write your Master's thesis partly remotely, but you will need to be on-site at our institute in Dortmund more frequently for meetings and hardware-related work.
An open and creative work environment: You will find a committed team and plenty of freedom for your own creative ideas or proposals. Flat hierarchies and an open atmosphere ensure you will quickly feel at home.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Hardware DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentMachine LearningSignal ProcessingUser Interface Design

Soft Skills

Team-OrientedIndependent WorkCareful Working StyleResponsibility