Postdoctoral Communication researcher

TN France; Nouvelle-Aquitaine; À distance; EUR 45 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative firm is seeking a Ph.D. holder in electrical engineering to join their communication team. This exciting role involves developing advanced models for radio wave propagation in high-speed aerospace vehicles, contributing to groundbreaking technology in extreme conditions. The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with top professors and engineers across Canada and Europe, focusing on critical functions for life safety. If you're passionate about making a difference in aerospace technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering related to electromagnetics and communication.
• Skills in RF wave propagation and theoretical analysis.

Responsabilités

• Develop models for radio wave propagation to/from FluxJet vehicles.
• Contribute to physics modeling and electrical engineering research.

Connaissances

RF wave propagation

Theoretical analysis

Simulation (ray-tracing approaches)

Software Defined Radio equipment

Programming (numerical/scientific computing)

Fluent in English and French

Formation

Ph.D. in electrical engineering

Outils

NI/GNU Radio USRPs

Description du poste

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Client:

TransPod France

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

03.05.2025

Expiry Date:

17.06.2025

Job Description:

Position and assignments

You will contribute to the FluxJet vehicle technology as part of the communication team, working with professors and engineers across Canada and Europe. An advanced communication system is being developed for high-speed aerospace vehicles, including a novel modulation scheme and communication hardware designed to operate in extreme conditions similar to upper-atmosphere flight, with critical functions for life safety.

Your primary task is to develop efficient and accurate models for radio wave propagation to/from FluxJet vehicles confined in metallic tunnels and guideways with complex geometries. Additionally, you will contribute to physics modeling and electrical engineering research within the company. You will be supervised by TransPod and co-supervised by a university professor.

Additional Information

• Geographic mobility: No business trips required
• Telework: Full-time position
• Starting date: 09-04

Profile and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering related to electromagnetics and communication
• Skills in RF wave propagation, including theoretical analysis (geometrical optics, modal theory) and simulation (ray-tracing approaches)
• Strong theoretical (mathematical) and practical understanding, capable of applying experience to design tasks
• Experience with Software Defined Radio equipment, preferably NI/GNU Radio USRPs
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with standards for mission-critical communication in aviation, space, or railway industries
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compliance
• RF antenna design, analysis, and simulation, including MIMO arrays
• Experience in device design involving electronics, embedded coding, or mechanics
• Programming skills in numerical/scientific computing, microcontroller programming, FPGA, HDL, and hardware interfacing
• Knowledge of electromagnetics for motors and transformers, additional physics (plasma, superconductivity, optics), and electrical engineering topics (power electronics, control systems, signal processing)