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→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 15 months
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree or doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:Master or PhD
Vacancy for Wireless Baseband Design Engineer
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
The Better Than Wired team is an innovative startup initiative focused on revolutionizing wireless communication systems. It is based on a core research team of imec and University of Gent, aiming to transform research to useful innovative new products. We are looking for a talented and motivated Wireless Baseband Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, wireless communication, and FPGA hardware design, we want to hear from you.
YOUR TASKS
As a Wireless Baseband Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of OFDM-based wireless systems. You will be responsible for designing and implementing baseband processing algorithms, creating hardware designs in Verilog and/or VHDL, and utilizing Xilinx tools for FPGA development. You will also be implementing the needed PHY API towards the device driver as a Linux kernel module. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup and contribute to the future of wireless technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement baseband processing algorithms for OFDMA-based wireless systems.
- Develop hardware designs using Verilog and/or VHDL for FPGA implementation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize baseband processing solutions.
- Conduct performance analysis and optimization to meet system requirements.
- Debug and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and baseband processing principles.
- Familiarity with OFDM and wireless communication standards is a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience in FPGA developing
- Proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL for FPGA design.
- Experience with Xilinx FPGA development tools (Vivado, Vivado HLS, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Fluent in English
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 15 months.
- Your contract will start on 1/04/2025 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
As part of the BtW core team you will be able to:
- Be entitled to equity options.
- Opportunity to lead a transformative startup in an exciting and rapidly evolving industry.
- Work with a passionate team dedicated to innovation and making a lasting impact.
- Work within a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and creativity.
- Enjoy flexible work hours and the option for remote work.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
- In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr Spilios Giannoulis ([email protected], +32 (0)485 06 11 07). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36
