Research & Development Specialist in Embedded Systems for Space, deep…

Research & Development Specialist in Embedded Systems for Space, deep space and Lunar surface Communications
(Valid from 02/11/2022 to 04/01/2023)

Language: English (UK)
Country: Luxembourg

Organisation Interdisciplinary Centre of Security, Reliability and Trust
data:
Job Number: UOL04792
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Type:
Duration 24 Month
Schedule Full Time
Type:
Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week
Expected 01/04/2022
Start Date:

Job Research and development specialist
(internal):
Functions: Research support

About the SnT…
The University of Luxembourg is seeking to hire a highly motivated and an outstanding engineer in the area of Embedded Systems, Real-Time Signal
Processing and Space & Satellite Communications for its Interdisciplinary Centre of Security and Trust (SnT), within the Signal Processing and
Communications (SigCom) research group, led by Prof. Björn Ottersten and Prof. Symeon Chatzinotas.

SnT carries out interdisciplinary research in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) systems and services,
often in collaboration with governmental, industrial and international partners. SnT is active in several national projects funded by National Research
Fund (FNR) and local industries, and international research projects funded by the EU HE programme, H2020 programme and the European Space Agency (ESA).
For further information, you may check: www.securityandtrust.lu

The SigCom research group carries out research activities in the areas of signal processing for wireless communication systems including satellite
communications and is currently expanding its research activities in exploring several emerging use cases of next generation wireless communications
systems. For details, you may refer to the following: https://wwwen.uni.lu/snt/research/sigcom

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the
right place!

Your Role…
The successful candidates are expected to perform the following tasks:

* Contributing to research and development projects in the fields of:
* Space, deep space and Lunar/Mars proximity communications
* LTE, 5G/6G Non-Terrestrial Networks and Satellite-Terrestrial Integration
* Integrate the communication hardware and software components for end-to-end testing
* Test, analyze and benchmark the various components of the communication subsystem
* Implementing control, networking and signal processing algorithms for the 5G-SpaceLab and the Commlab
* Contributing to the dissemination of the research results
* Collaborate in ongoing ESA, European, and national projects
* Assisting in the organization of relevant workshops and demos

For further information, please contact: Dr. Houcine Chougrani ([email protected] )

Your Profile…
Qualification: The candidate should possess a MSc degree in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualification, with a
proven record of accomplishment in the area of Embedded Systems for Signal Processing or Wireless Communications.

Experience: The ideal candidate should have knowledge and experience in the following topics:

* Proven experience with Software-Defined Radios
* Knowledge of hardware-software co-design and verification techniques using FPGA is a plus. Experience using Vivado SDK / Vitis is also a plus
* Knowledge of Openairinterface or srsRAN is desirable
* Strong programming skills in MATLAB, C/C++ and/or HDL (VHDL, Verilog, HLS, etc.). Other languages such as Python or JULIA are a plus
* Knowledge of Communications and Networking standards (3GPP, IEEE 802.11, DVB) would be a benefit
* Experience of working with industrial projects or public funded research projects is highly desirable
* International experience is desirable
* Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Here’s what awaits you at SnT…
* Exciting infrastructures and unique labs. At SnT’s two campuses, our researchers can take a walk on the moon at the LunaLab, build a nanosatellite,
or help make autonomous vehicles even better
* The right place for IMPACT. SnT researchers engage in demand-driven projects. Through our Partnership Programme, we work on projects with more than
45 industry partners
* Be part of a multicultural family. At SnT we have more than 60 nationalities. Throughout the year, we organise team-building events, networking
activities and more

Find out more about us!

In Short…
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month (extension possible up to 60 months)
* Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
* Location: Kirchberg
* Job Reference: UOL04792

How to apply…
Applications in English should include:

* Curriculum Vitae, including:
* Contact address
* For each degree received or currently enrolled in, provide the degree, institution name, institution city and country, and start date and date
(or expected date) of graduation. Include the title and short summary of your MSc Thesis and supervisor name
* Name, affiliation and contact details of three referees
* Cover letter with motivations and topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page)

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system.
Applications by Email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to
gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

About the University of Luxembourg…
University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was
founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary
centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial
Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data
Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its
“international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

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