Laboratory engineer on FPGA for LiDAR applications - DTU Electro

Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology and a strong background in FPGA development? We are looking for a talented and motivated Laboratory Engineer to join our research group at DTU Electro, a world-class research and innovation laboratory. 

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your overall focus will be developing FPGA hardware for LiDAR applications. Your primary tasks will be:

• Play a key role in co-developing a next-generation LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) system with a team of experts in photonic integrated circuits, optical communications, and electronic circuit design.
• Develop and maintain FPGA hardware specifically for LiDAR applications.
• Design, code, simulate, debug, and verify FPGA functionality.
• Support our research on LiDAR.

To be successful, you will need:

• Extensive experience in FPGA development using hardware description languages like Verilog.
• Proficiency in using IP cores and implementing common signal processing algorithms.
• A strong understanding of FPGA concepts, including timing constraints, logic control, and interfaces.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to thrive in a collaborative research environment.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Experience in LiDAR development, particularly with SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) array detectors.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging technologies.
• Experience in PCB design.

Why join us?

• Work on cutting-edge research projects that have the potential to revolutionize various industries.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team of researchers in a stimulating and supportive environment.
• Be part of a world-renowned research institution at the forefront of technological innovation.

If you are ready to take your FPGA expertise to the next level and contribute to groundbreaking research and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 1 year. The starting date is flexible and preferred to be November 1st, 2024, or as soon as possible. The position is a full-time position.

Further information 

Further information may be obtained from Senior Research Hao Hu (huhaodtu.dk

) at DTU Electro

You can read more about the department 

at www.electro.dtu.dk 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark

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Application procedure 

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 August 2024 (23:59 Danish time)

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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file

containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file

. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Electro 

employs more than 300 skilled researchers with competencies in electrical and photonics engineering. As a department we strive towards creating sustainable energy and a greener internet, as well as strengthening cyber security and health technology. Working with industry and public organizations is one of our top priorities to find and implement new solutions to our society. We aim to offer education, research, and innovation of the highest standard, and our focus on application-oriented research enables us to work across many engineering disciplines and research areas, such as IT and the medical and health sciences. We have a close collaboration with researchers from all over the world, just as we collaborate with industry and public authorities about the dissemination of solutions based on electrical and photonics engineering as their key enabling technologies.

Technology for people

DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.