FPGA developer for experiment control system and data acquisition

Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is constructing a new large-scale physical experiment for the research of thermonuclear fusion (tokamak COMPASS-U) and it is looking for developers to develop an experiment control system and systems for physics data acquisition.

Job description:

• control logic design (FPGA) for the experiment control system and data acquisition systems
• code synthesis and implementation
• cooperation with electrical engineers to develop control systems HW
• code testing and debugging - simulation and measurement
• writing of test scripts
• integration of individual control systems into common tokamak control system
• technical documentation writing
• Required education: master degree in electrical engineering, IT

Knowledge and skills:

• knowledge of digital technology (combinational and sequential circuits, state machines)
• knowledge of HDL (VHDL or Verilog)
• experience with simulation (e.g., Vivado Simulator)
• experience with laboratory instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
• Required languages: English (upper-intermediate)

The advantage is:

• Xilinx platform knowledge, Vivado (ISE)

What we offer:

• full-time employment in a stable institution
• work on a unique scientific project
• five weeks of vacation, sick days
• flexible start and end of working hours
• meal tickets, benefits

Benefits: flexible start/end of work hours, meal coupons/eating contribution, five weeks holiday, corporate recreation facilities, training courses, employee loans, sick day, unpaid vacations

Length of employment: fixed term

Contact:[email protected]