DSP Engineer - Werkstudent
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, weβre on a mission to Protect Life. Weβre explorers, pursuing societyβs most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, youβll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
This is a hands-on opportunity to apply what you're learning about signal processing to a real product that keeps people and critical infrastructure safe. As a Working Student on our RF Engineering team in Kassel, you'll work alongside experienced DSP engineers β prototyping algorithms, analyzing real RF captures, and building the tooling that helps us detect and classify drones in the wild. You'll grow your practical DSP and software skills on real-world data, with mentorship and room to take ownership of meaningful pieces of work.
What You'll Do
Location: Onsite at our Kassel, Germany office, with flexible hours around your studies
Reports to: Team Lead
- Help prototype, implement, and test DSP algorithms in Python and C++.
- Analyze recorded RF / I/Q captures and help characterize drone and controller signals.
- Build and improve scripts and tooling for signal analysis, data handling, and visualization.
- Run experiments and document results to support detection and classification work.
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Coursework or project experience in DSP fundamentals (e.g., sampling, filtering, FFT/spectral analysis, modulation).
- Programming experience in Python and/or C++.
- Genuine curiosity about RF / wireless and signal processing, and an eagerness to learn on real data.
- Good communication skills in English; German is a plus.
Donβt meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youβre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnβt align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DSP Engineer - Werkstudent roles across Axon's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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