
Research Associate (FPGA & Microcontroller Development)
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Dresden • Germany
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop innovative control concepts
- Implement FPGA designs
- Advance research projects
- Communicate scientific results
- Mentor and support early-career researchers
Requirements
- Completed academic degree (Master's, Diplom) in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Technical Computer Science, Microsystems Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a comparable field
- Initial practical experience in FPGA development, microcontroller programming, or implementation of control algorithms
- Good programming skills in Python and C/C++
- Knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, or SystemC
- Fundamental knowledge in optics, electromechanics, and control engineering
- Knowledge of numerical mathematics and optimization methods
- Desirable: initial experience in PCB design
- German and English language skills at a minimum of CEFR level B2
Benefits
- Attractive international work environment in an innovative, future-focused industry
- Extensive and diverse continuing education and qualification opportunities
- Work–life balance through flexible working hours and the option for remote/mobile work
- Company pension scheme
- Job ticket for public transport
- 30 days of annual leave
- Corporate benefits
- Participation in the TALENTA program for female researchers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
FPGA developmentmicrocontroller programmingcontrol algorithmsPythonC/C++VHDLVerilogSystemCnumerical mathematicsoptimization methods
Soft Skills
communicationmentoringsupporting early-career researchers
Certifications
Master's degreeDiplom