Resarch engineer/Phd/Postdoctoral positions: RF front-end-antenna sub-systems for 6G communications

Chair for Distributed Signal Processing @ RWTH Aachen University; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chair for Distributed Signal Processing at RWTH Aachen University seeks a highly motivated research engineer to contribute to RF front-end-antenna sub-systems development for 6G communications. You will work on modelling, EM analysis, circuit design, and device-level integration, and publish results in top venues.

Collaboration with leading researchers, participation in groundbreaking projects, and opportunities to publish in IEEE conferences/journals are part of the role.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field with strong background in RF circuit design, electromagnetics, wave propagation and antennas.
• Industry experience in RF design is highly desirable.
• Proficient in RF circuit and EM design tools, e.g. Cadence Virtuoso/ADS (or similar), HFSS (or similar).
• Proficient in RF components characterization and antenna testing using network analyzers, probe station, spectrum analyzer, anechoic chamber or equivalent
• Strong experience with SiGe Bipolar and/or CMOS.
• Solid experience in design and testing of power amplifiers (PAs) and low noise amplifiers (LNAs)
• Solid experience in 3D printing techniques for RF components
• Solid experience in MMIC design/ IC design using PDKs and tape-out experience.
• Proficiency in wireless communication standards, such as Wi-Fi, 5G/6G, or similar technologies.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially in a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong publication record in IEEE journal and conference publications in areas relevant to this role, e.g. RF circuits, components/systems, antennas, waveguide, electromagnetic propagation.

Aufgaben

• Carry out innovative research and implementation in RF components/systems design and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Perform modelling and analysis of the limitations of existing solutions aiming to identify key challenges and propose innovative concepts.
• Perform full-wave electromagnetic analysis of 3D RF components, waveguides, antennas.
• Carry out circuit design of RF passive/active components.
• Define process manufacturing requirements and design high-performing RF components based on manufacturing and material constraints.
• Develop tuning/reconfigurability concepts.
• Develop layouts, masks and technical drawings as required for the manufacturing and packaging of RF components and systems.
• Perform characterization using network analysers, probe station and antenna characterization equipment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers to integrate research findings into practical applications.
• Publish research findings in prestigious conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Kenntnisse

RF design

Electromagnetics

Wave propagation

Antennas

Cadence Virtuoso/ADS

HFSS

Network analyser

Probe station

Spectrum analyser

Anechoic chamber

SiGe CMOS

PA/LNA design

3D printing RF components

MMIC design

PDK/tape-out

Wi-Fi/5G/6G

Scientific writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical

Ausbildung

BSc/ MSc / PhD in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso/ADS

HFSS

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a highly motivated research enginners to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing research and development of RF front-end-antenna sub-systems for 6G communications, under the direction of Prof. Haris Gačanin.

As a team member, you will contribute to the advancement of wireless communication technology, enabling the development of robust, adaptable, and efficient communication systems. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field, participate in groundbreaking research projects, and publish influential papers in top-tier conferences and journals.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out innovative research and implementation in RF components/systems design and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Perform modelling and analysis of the limitations of existing solutions aiming to identify key challenges and propose innovative concepts.
• Perform full-wave electromagnetic analysis of 3D RF components, waveguides, antennas.
• Carry out circuit design of RF passive/active components.
• Define process manufacturing requirements and design high-performing RF components based on manufacturing and material constraints.
• Develop tuning/reconfigurability concepts.
• Develop layouts, masks and technical drawings as required for the manufacturing and packaging of RF components and systems.
• Perform characterization using network analysers, probe station and antenna characterization equipment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers to integrate research findings into practical applications.
• Publish research findings in prestigious conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• A BSc/MSc/PhD degree in Electronic/Electrical engineering or relevant discipline with strong background in RF circuit design, electromagnetics, wave-propagation and antennas.
• Industry experience in RF design is highly desirable.
• Proficient in using RF circuit and EM design tools, e.g. Cadence Virtuoso/ADS (or similar), HFSS (or similar).
• Proficient in RF components characterization and antenna testing using network analyser, probe station, spectrum analyser, anechoic chamber or equivalent
• Strong experience with SiGe Bipolar and/or CMOS.
• Solid experience in design and testing of power amplifiers (PAs) and low noise amplifiers (LNAs)
• Solid experience in 3D printing techniques for RF components
• Solid experience in MMIC design/ IC design using PDKs and tape-out experience.
• Proficiency in wireless communication standards, such as Wi-Fi, 5G/6G, or similar technologies.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially in a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong publication record in IEEE journal and conference publications in areas relevant to this role, e.g. RF circuits, components/systems, antennas, waveguide, electromagnetic propagation.

Join us in pushing the boundaries of wireless communication technology and making a significant impact on the future of wireless systems.

Benefits

Full-time employment with the salary according to experience.