The Integrated Devices, Electronics, and Systems (IDEAS) Group develops advanced system-level integrated circuits (ICs) for next-generation communication and sensing technologies, including applications in 6G, satellite communication (SATCOM), and AI data-center connectivity. The group’s research is funded by EU, ESA, and Swiss programs, contributing to European digital sovereignty. This position supports the design, integration, and testing of complex IC chips for real-world applications in communication, computation, and sensing systems.
Tasks
- Design, implement, and refine analog, digital, and mixed-signal support circuits for system-level ICs, including programmable biasing circuits, temperature-compensation loops, digital programming and interface circuits, on-chip memory, and low-power compact ADCs for performance monitoring.
- Support top-level assembly of system-level ICs, including LVS, DRC, and density checks.
- Develop test PCBs, set up measurement environments, and support automated testing of complex IC chips.
- Lead the execution and analysis of system-level IC test campaigns to validate performance under various operating conditions.
- Document and investigate test anomalies.
- Prepare formal test reports for internal reviews and project deliverables.
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve repeatability, traceability, and testing efficiency.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, or a related field.
- Prior experience in analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC circuit design, with familiarity with IC design tools and tapeout flows, including digital circuit synthesis.
- Prior experience in printed-circuit board (PCB) design.
- Tapeout experience is a plus.
- IC testing experience using Keysight and R&S equipment is a plus.
- Experience working in fast-paced research environments.
- Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Motivated to contribute to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment, with a strong commitment to technical excellence.
- High professional integrity, maturity, and a constructive working style.
- Excellent communication skills in English, the IDEAS team's working language.
Benefits
- A 1-year contract at the IDEAS Lab at an 80-100% workload; renewal is possible depending on performance and funding availability.
- A stimulating, collaborative environment in a world-leading multidisciplinary electronics research team at ETH Zurich.
- The opportunity to support ongoing research projects in next-generation communication and sensing technologies for the digital revolution.
- Hands-on experience in complex system-level IC design, development, integration, and testing.
- Membership in a motivated, supportive, and collaborative team.
- The opportunity to learn from experienced researchers and technical experts while contributing to high-impact research projects and European digital sovereignty.
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The IDEAS Group is a multidisciplinary electronics research team at ETH Zurich, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where members work together on high-impact projects.