The Integrated Devices, Electronics, and Systems (IDEAS) Group is a world-leading research group focused on next-generation wireless technologies for applications such as 6G, satellite communication (SATCOM), and electromagnetic sensing. The group is funded by multiple EU, ESA, and Swiss programs and contributes directly to European digital sovereignty. Antennas are essential components of all wireless systems, serving as transducers between circuits and wave propagation. Advanced wireless systems rely on array-based operations, requiring thousands of antennas to work in synchrony with hundreds of integrated circuit chips, presenting significant design challenges. Testing these high-performance antennas and antenna arrays requires knowledge of automated test setups and high-end electronic measurement facilities. This position supports real-world applications and advances next-generation communication, computation, and sensing systems.
Tasks
- Design, implement, and refine antenna and antenna array designs in commercial PCB technologies.
- Design, implement, and refine antenna array PCB boards to realize operational systems in cooperation with wireless ICs, including PCB traces for RF signal feeding/combining/dividing, DC supply/biasing/ground lines, and digital programming.
- Develop test control PCBs for antenna array PCBs.
- Set up measurement environments and support automated testing of antenna arrays with wireless ICs.
- Lead the execution and analysis of antenna and antenna array 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 applied electromagnetics and antenna designs.
- Prior experience in printed-circuit board (PCB) design.
- Experience in microwave engineering and advanced electromagnetics is a plus.
- Electronics 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 advanced antenna and array 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 for high-impact research projects.