Research associate for Radio-Frequency and Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits

Windisch

Key information

Publication date:22 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Windisch

Job summary

Join the FHNW as a research associate in RF and mmW circuits. Explore a creative and flexible work environment with opportunities for growth.

Tasks

Translate system requirements into integrated RF/mmW circuit designs.
Layout and verify integrated RF/mmW circuits effectively.
Implement innovative research ideas and potentially supervise students.

Skills

MSc or PhD in electrical engineering or equivalent experience required.
Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking essential.
Proficient in EDA tools and circuit design concepts needed.

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Research associate for Radio-Frequency and Millimeter-Wave Integrated Circuits

School of Engineering and Environment FHNW, Institute for Sensors and Electronics

Your tasks

We are looking for a research assistant to join our activities in communication and sensing technology. You will participate in the applied research development of the next generation RF and mmW Integrated circuits:

Translation of system requirements into the design of integrated RF/mmW circuits

Layout and verification of integrated RF/mmW circuits

Implementation of research ideas into relevant scientific results

Potential supervision of BSc/MSc students

Your profile

Team oriented attitude

Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills

Good written and oral communication skills in English

MSc of PhD in electrical Engineering or equivalent practical work experience

Knowledge of EDA (Cadence or Synopsys) frontend and backend circuits with basic concepts such as cicuit noise and linearity, linear amplifiers, low-noise linear transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), automatic gain control (AGC) circuits, and linear equalizers

Prior knowledge or knowledge of heterojunction bipolar transistors

Experience in testing and debugging high-speed analog and mixed-signal ICs, as well as experience with physical design and verification (passive component design using industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and EMX or HFSS)

The FHNW is part of a diverse society: it benefits from the resulting opportunities and acknowledges its responsibilities. In doing so, it goes a step further - the adoption of unconventional paths calls for creativity, openness and courage.

Will you soon belong to our team? We look forward to your application.

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