Research Engineer* / Research Scientist* for Development of Radar Systems

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Cottbus, BRANDENBURG

The Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration, IZM, is one of the world's leading institutes for electronic packaging and system-integration technologies as well as for applied research and development of robust and reliable electronic components, modules and systems. R&D activities at Fraunhofer IZM in Cottbus concentrate on the design and development of application-specific high-frequency radar sensor modules, 5G and 6G antenna-in-package (AiP) front-end modules as well as RF packaging structures, interposers and system-boards, especially for sensing, communication, computing and security applications.

We are looking for a research engineer*/scientist* in the area of radar systems at our Branch Lab in Cottbus.

What you will do

  • Radar system design (e.g. FMCW, BPSK and MIMO radar)
  • Design and development of radar signal processing algorithms
  • Test of radar systems
  • Radar link budget analysis

What you bring to the table

  • Scientific university degree in a technical subject such as Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
  • Experience in design and test of radar systems
  • Experience in radar signal processing
  • Interest in acquisition of research and development projects in the area of radar sensor systems

What you can expect

  •  Open and collegial working environment
  • Cutting-edge research and development projects with national and international partners
  • State-of-the-art laboratory equipment and software tools for high-frequency design, test and characterization up to 500 GHz
  • Opportunity and active support in pursuing of Ph.D. degree
  • Room for innovative ideas and promotion of publications to build reputation and visibility in academia and industry
  • Wide range of opportunities for personal development, e.g. through participation in national and international conferences, workshops and advanced training seminars
  • Additional performance- and profit-related variable compensation components
  • Flexible working hours and solutions to ensure the compatibility of family and career as well as a good work-life balance
  • Discounted BVG company or Germany ticket 

The contract is initially limited to two years with the potential for an extension. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM 

www.izm.fraunhofer.de  

www.izm.fraunhofer.de/branch-lab-cottbus

Requisition Number: 72054                



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