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

Windisch

Key information

Publication date:08 October 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Windisch

Job summary

Join FHNW as a scientific employee in innovative RF and mmWave circuits. Enjoy a creative, flexible work environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks

Translate system requirements into integrated RF/mmWave circuit designs.
Layout and verify integrated RF/mmWave circuits for applied research.
Implement research ideas into relevant scientific outcomes.

Skills

MSc or PhD in electrical engineering or equivalent experience required.
Team-oriented with strong communication skills in English.
Proficient in EDA tools like Cadence or Synopsys essential.

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

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute for Sensorics and Electronics

Your tasks:

We are looking for a research associate for our activities in the fields of communication and sensor technology. The working environment is applied research on the next generation of integrated radio-frequency and millimeter-wave 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
Good written and oral communication skills in English
MSc or PhD in electrical engineering or equivalent practical professional experience
Knowledge of EDA (Cadence or Synopsys) frontend and backend tools is mandatory
Background knowledge in the design of high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuits with fundamental concepts such as circuit noise and linearity, linear amplifiers, low-noise linear transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), AGC circuits (Automatic Gain Control), and linear equalizers
Prior knowledge or experience in the field of heterojunction bipolar transistors
Experience in testing and debugging analog and mixed-signal high-speed ICs as well as experience with physical design and verification (passive component design with industry-standard tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and EMX or HFSS)

FHNW is part of a diverse society and embraces the resulting opportunities and responsibilities. We want to go one step further – creativity, openness, and courage are required to also take unconventional paths.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to your application.

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