Scientist - Wireless Communications and Ultra-Wideband technologies (all genders) // Job-ID: 188-1

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · GRAZ, LINZ

Your future responsibilities

Join our innovative Wireless Communication Team and shape the future of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technologies!

We are looking for a motivated team member to support and drive research and development in cutting-edge communication and sensing systems.

Developing concepts for communication and sensing with using UWB and future technologies
Setting up and running lab experiments in UWB
Conducting research and development in UWB-based sensing and communication
Collaborating closely with customers in Graz and Linz
Independently working on embedded programming projects
Contributing to cutting-edge applications in communication and IoT
Initiating of leading new projects and collaborations with industry and public funding programs (HE, FFG, Chips JU, ...)
Presenting scientific results in technical dokumentation and/or high-level journals
Participating in international conferences and contributing to IP generation and technical innovation

Your profile

PhD degree in relevant fields auch as electronics or communications
At least 3 years of work experience
Hands-on experience in setting up complex experiments and working in lab environments
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, embedded systems, and hardware-level programming
Practical knowledge in UWB sensing and communication, both in application and development
Strong background in communication theory and application to connect IoT with UWB and future communication systems such as 6G.
Proficiency in English, German is an asset
Willingness to relocate to Austria and work from both sites Graz and Linz

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”)
Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary = EUR 3.963, 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 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).

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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.

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