Senior Scientist Millimeter-wave Design and Verification (f/m/d)

Your future responsibilities

As a Senior Scientist in the Millimetre Wave Design and Verification department, you will be an integral part of our innovative team, taking on a variety of highly responsible roles. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and shape the development of cutting-edge RF and microwave circuits and systems.

• Take on the role of senior researcher in millimetre-wave technologies, driving the development of innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and manage challenging projects and ensure the successful implementation of research results.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure quality and efficiency in the development of RF and microwave systems.
• Generate and pursue new research ideas that significantly influence technical progress in millimetre-wave technologies.
• Responsible for the implementation of RF and microwave circuits and systems, both at the hardware and software level.
• Carry out extensive laboratory testing to ensure the performance and functionality of the systems developed.
• Represent the SAL project team both internally and externally, maintaining contact with partners and strengthening the research department's network.

Your profile

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics or similar fields.
• At least 4 years working experience in the electronics development (chip or PCB level) in the microwave frequency range.
• Experience of leading small to medium sized teams in a project context.
• Working experience with state-of-the-art commercial (Cadence, Synopsys, Altium, etc.) and/or open-source design tools (xschem, klayout, openlane, kicad, etc.).
• Hands-on skills including high-frequency measurements on PCB and/or on-wafer.
• Interest in broadening your scope from technical work to research projects.
• Excellent English skills; German is an advantage.

Important Facts about SAL

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (<25%).
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance).
• €4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or €2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”).

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4.757,- paid 14 times a year) based on 38.5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 70.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).

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