📍	Bochum (partially remote work possible)
🕐	Work-study student – flexible by arrangement
🎓	Students from Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or similar fields
🤝	Close collaboration with our CTO

Who we are

House of Plasma is a spin-off from Ruhr University Bochum. The company operates at the intersection of physics, engineering, and applied research. We develop plasma measurement technology, ranging from basic research to specific industrial applications. Our small, highly specialized team works on solutions that do not yet exist.

With us, you won’t just be a cog in the machine—you’ll work directly on real-world projects, see the impact of your work, and learn in an environment that values curiosity and initiative.

Your role

You’ll assist our CTO in developing and building our electronic and hardware components. That means: real responsibility, interesting tasks, and direct access to one of the most experienced engineers on the team.

You can expect:

• Design and layout of printed circuit boards (PCBs) using EDA tools
• Soldering and assembly of prototypes: SMD and through-hole
• Commissioning of circuits
• Low-level programming of microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Signal generation and analysis: measurement technology, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysis
• On-site support for testing and debugging circuits and systems
• Documentation of designs, test results, and development steps

Topics: PCB Design, FPGA, Embedded C/C++, Solder, Measurement technologies, Signal generation, Circuit design, Hardware debug, Prototyping

What we are looking for

You don’t have to be an expert, but you should be eager to learn and put things into practice. To us, your attitude matters more than a perfect cv.

Must haves:

→ Studying electrical engineering, physics, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field
→ Basic knowledge of electronics and circuit design; prior experience is a plus
→ Hands-on approach: you’re willing to pick up a soldering iron when needed
→ Reliability and initiative: you ask for help when you get stuck
→ Good German and/or English skills

Nice to haves:

→ Experience with EDA tools such as KiCad
→ Basic familiarity with FPGA development (e.g., VHDL)
→ Knowledge of C/C++ and Python for embedded applications
→ Experience with measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers

What we offer

→ Direct mentoring from our CTO, you’ll learn from someone who truly knows his craft
→ Work on real-world projects with scientific and industrial impact
→ Flexible working hours that fit around your studies
→ Hybrid work: Office in Bochum for lab work, remote for design and programming
→ Insight into a highly specialized technical field that hardly any other company offers in this form

Note on Remote & On-Site Work: Design and programming tasks can be completed flexibly from home. For lab and testing work, your presence in Bochum is required – this is a core part of the role.

Interested?

Then just drop us a line: no lengthy cover letter, no endless application process. Send us a few lines about yourself, what interests you, and what you’ve done so far. A brief cv is helpful, but no need to write a novel.

✉  jobs@house-of-plasma.com

📍	Bochum (partially remote work possible)
🕐	Work-study student – flexible by arrangement
🎓	Students from Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar fields
💻	Focus: C/C++, Python, GUI development (Qt)

Who we are

House of Plasma develops high-performance plasma technologies at the intersection of physics, engineering, and applied research. Our devices are not mass-produced: every piece of software we write controls real hardware, visualizes complex measurement data, and makes our technology user-friendly.
Our small team thrives on initiative and technical curiosity. With us, you’ll work directly on projects that make a real difference.

Your role

You’ll develop software that communicates directly with our devices and makes them controllable: from the low-level backend to the user interface. Your work will range from hardware-level communication and data pipelines to intuitive GUIs that make even complex systems easy to manage.

You can expect:

• Development of device backend software in C/C++: Communication with hardware via serial interfaces, Ethernet, and proprietary protocols
• Implementation of control logic and data processing pipelines for measurement data
• Design and development of frontends and GUIs that are clear, functional, and robust
• Integration of GUI frameworks with the backend logic
• Scripting and automation with Python, e.g., for tests, evaluations, or utility tools
• Documentation and clean version control with Git

Topics: C/C++, Python, GUI/Qt, Backend, Interfaces, Serial / Ethernet, Data pipelines, Git, Embedded-style software

What we are looking for

It’s not about having the perfect CV; what matters is that you enjoy building things, experimenting, and understanding how things work. It’s especially valuable if you’re not afraid to bridge the gap between software and hardware.

Must haves:

→ Studying computer science, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
→ Solid knowledge of C or C++ and, if applicable, Python
→ Basic understanding of software architecture
→ Ability to work independently: you find solutions and ask for help only when you’re truly stuck
→ Good German and/or English skills

Nice to haves:

→ Experience with GUI frameworks
→ Proficiency in Python (scripting, data analysis, numpy/matplotlib)
→ Experience with low-level communication (serial, sockets)
→ Familiarity with Linux development environments
→ Version control using Git

What we offer

→ Software that’s actually used – you’ll see your work in real devices
→ Direct insight into how software and physical hardware work together
→ Flexible working hours that fit around your studies
→ Hybrid work: coding and design work from home, coordination and testing on-site in Bochum
→ A team that values and fosters technical depth

Note on Remote & On-Site Work: Most development and design work can be done remotely. You’ll be based in Bochum for integration testing with actual hardware and team coordination.

Interested?

Then just drop us a line: no lengthy cover letter, no endless application process. Send us a few lines about yourself, what interests you, and what you’ve done so far. A brief CV is helpful, but no need to write a novel.

✉  jobs@house-of-plasma.com

📍	Bochum (on-site work mainly)
🎓	Bachelor’s or master’s thesis, open for all fields
🔬	Topics: plasma measurement technologies, process development, plasma applications
⚠️	University supervision must be organized independently (we are happy to assist with this)

Who we are

House of Plasma is a spin-off from the Ruhr University Bochum specializing in plasma technology. We develop and operate plasma systems for industrial and scientific applications, ranging from measurement technology and process characterization to the development of specific applications.
We are neither a big corporation nor a traditional research institute. With us, you’ll work directly on real-world systems, with actual plasma processes, and on problems that are genuinely relevant to us. That means: scientific depth rather than breadth, hands-on experience rather than lectures.

Possible topics

We offer opportunities for thesis projects in two closely related fields depending on your background and interests:

Plasma measurement technology

• Development, implementation, or characterization of measurement methods for plasma processes
• Various diagnostic techniques (e.g., Langmuir probes, multipole resonance probes, counter-field analyzers, and more)
• Analysis and interpretation of measurement data from real plasma processes
• Comparison and validation of different measurement techniques

Plasma applications and process development

• Independent execution and characterization of plasma processes
• Development or optimization of process parameters for specific applications
• Investigation of plasma-surface interactions
• Design of experimental series and systematic evaluation of results

Topics: plasma physics, measurement technology, diagnostics, process development, Multipole Resonance Probe, Langmuir Probe, data analysis, experimental physics

What we are looking for

We are looking for students who are eager to really dive into the subject matter and not just turn in an assignment, but to truly understand and shape it.

Must haves:

→ Studying physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field
→ Interest in experimental work and physical phenomena
→ Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
→ Willingness to work on-site in Bochum – laboratory work cannot be done remotely
→ A supervisor at your university (or a serious willingness to find one)
→ Good knowledge of German and/or English

Nice to haves:

→ Basic knowledge of plasma physics or gas discharge physics
→ Experience with experimental methods and laboratory work
→ Skills in data analysis (e.g., using Python)
→ Interest in technical applications beyond pure basic research

What we offer

→ Access to real plasma systems and processes: hands-on experimentation
→ Topics with real-world relevance: your work addresses questions that are practically relevant to us and our customers
→ Close guidance from our team throughout the entire project
→ Support in finding a university advisor, particularly through contacts in the field of plasma technology in Bochum
→ Insight into a specialized company operating at the intersection of science and industry

Regarding university supervision: We know that finding a supervisor can sometimes be challenging. Please reach out to us early on. We have contacts at universities and research institutions and can help you find the right match.

Interested?

Let us know what you’re interested in and where you’re at in the process, whether you already have a mentor or are still looking for one. We’ll work together to see what’s possible.

✉  jobs@house-of-plasma.com