Senior Research Engineer - Millimeter-Wave Design and Verification (all genders)
Festanstellung, Vollzeit · LINZ
Your future responsibilities
As a Design and Verification Senior Engineer, you will be part of an innovative team working on the development of advanced RF and microwave ICs. You will take on key responsibilities in design, verification, and validation of research results.
- Design RF and Microwave Analog / AMS circuits using advanced sub-micrometer technologies.
- Create and execute verification plans at block- and module-level (e.g., TX channel).
- Model the Analog Circuits for Module and Chip-Top/SoC verification.
- Ensure functionality and performance of fabricated silicon through definition & execution of laboratory measurement campaigns.
- Lead research projects and support larger European-level initiatives.
- Represent the SAL Project Team internally and externally, maintaining contact with partners and customers.
Your profile
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Informatics, or a related field (PhD is a plus).
- At least 5 years of industrial experience in Analog-AMS IC Design and Verification in the RF/microwave frequency range.
- Hands-on experience of Analog/RF Layout in CMOS / SOI technology nodes; familiarity with DfM / DfT methodologies.
- Hands-on experience of Analog and Mixed-Mode Verification and of Analog/AMS Circuit Modelling (Verilog/SV, wreal).
- Experience in PCB and wafer-level measurements for baseband and RF/mmWave frequencies.
- Proficient in commercial design tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys); familiarity with open-source tools is a plus.
- Interest in expanding your focus to research and project management.
- Excellent written and spoken English; German is a plus
- Self-driven mentality, excellent communication and presentation skills.
Important Facts about SAL
- Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
- State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
- Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
- Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
- Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
- “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
- € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
- Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E3 salary = EUR 4.281,- paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 68.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract). About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.
