Master Thesis – FPGA prototyping for design space exploration

This is a chance to write your thesis in an experienced, international R&D team that is responsible for the architecture of new, differentiating, digital IP acceleration domains used in the design of advanced microcontrollers and microprocessors-based chips. The technology for which this team is responsible provides market differentiation of a product portfolio with over four billion USD in annual revenue. Chances are that the car you drive, the intelligent devices that pervade your living space, and the factories that produce the goods you use will contain one or more of the chips you contribute to.

We are part of Advanced Chip Engineering, a central design organization within NXP, developing products for multiple business lines in Automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), Networking, and Radio Frequency products, with expertise in hardware engineering, including architecture, IP, and full SoC Design.

We are seeking a Master's student to join our team and focus on FPGA prototyping for design space exploration as part of their thesis work. This role involves hands-on experience in developing and testing FPGA-based solutions to explore various design configurations and optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the team to design and implement FPGA prototypes based on pre-existing ASIC IPs for design space exploration
2. Conduct testing and validation of FPGA designs to ensure performance and reliability
3. Apply knowledge of digital design and hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog)
4. Utilize strong programming skills in C++ and Python for development and integration tasks

Qualifications:

1. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
2. Strong understanding of FPGA design and prototyping
3. Experience with VHDL/Verilog and digital design principles
4. Proficiency in C++ and Python programming
5. Good written and verbal English communication skills are required

Contract Duration: 6 months (thesis contract)

Working Time: 35h/week

Job Location: Hamburg (on-site)