Scientific Assistant in Antenna Array Design and Testing

Immigration Policy Lab; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ETH Zurich IDEAS Lab in Zurich seeks a Scientific Assistant to design, implement, and test high‑performance antennas and antenna arrays for next‑generation wireless systems. The role supports calibration, beam management, and validation campaigns for 6G and satellite communication projects.

You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, contributing to cutting‑edge research in electromagnetics, PCB design, and RF testing, while developing automated test frameworks and

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Experience in applied electromagnetics and antenna design.
• Experience in PCB design for RF/microwave applications.
• Experience working in fast-paced research environments.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and refine antenna and antenna array designs in commercial PCB technologies.
• Design, implement, and refine antenna array PCB boards to realize operational systems in cooperation with wireless ICs.
• Develop test‑control PCBs for antenna arrays.
• Set up measurement environments and support automated testing of antenna arrays with wireless ICs.
• Lead the execution and analysis of antenna test campaigns to validate performance.
• Document and investigate test anomalies.
• Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability, traceability and testing efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Antenna design

PCB design

Microwave engineering

Electromagnetics

Test equipment (Keysight, R&S)

Fast-paced research

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics / Microelectronics

Tools

Keysight equipment

R&S equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Scientific Assistant in Antenna Array Design and Testing

We are seeking a research assistant to join our IDEAS team in Zurich to design, implement, and test high-performance antennas and antenna arrays for next‑generation wireless systems. The role supports 6G, satellite communication and electromagnetic sensing projects and requires experience in antenna and PCB design.

Project Context

Next‑generation wireless systems rely on sophisticated antenna arrays that need to be co‑designed with electronics. The role supports calibration, beam management, and null steering of array systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine antenna and antenna array designs in commercial PCB technologies.
• Design, implement, and refine antenna array PCB boards to realize operational systems in cooperation with wireless ICs, including RF routing, DC supply, biasing, grounding and digital programming.
• Develop test‑control PCBs for antenna arrays.
• Set up measurement environments and support automated testing of antenna arrays with wireless ICs.
• Lead the execution and analysis of antenna test campaigns to validate performance under various operating conditions.
• Document and investigate test anomalies.
• Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability, traceability and testing efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in applied electromagnetics and antenna design.
• Prior experience in printed‑circuit board (PCB) design.
• Experience in microwave engineering and advanced electromagnetics is a plus.
• Electronics testing experience using Keysight and R&S equipment is a plus.
• Experience working in fast‑paced research environments.
• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Motivated to contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with a strong commitment to technical excellence.
• High professional integrity, maturity, and a constructive working style.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Employment Terms

One‑year fixed‑term contract at an 80–100 % workload, renewal possible depending on performance and funding availability. The role is located in the IDEAS Lab, ETH Zurich, Zurich.

Benefits

• Stimulation and collaboration in a world‑leading multidisciplinary electronics research team at ETH Zurich.
• Opportunity to support ongoing research projects in next‑generation communication and sensing technologies.
• Hands‑on experience in advanced antenna and array design, development, integration and testing.
• Membership in a motivated, supportive, and collaborative team.
• Learning from experienced researchers and technical experts while contributing to high‑impact research projects and European digital sovereignty.

ETH Zurich is an equal‑opportunity employer.