Research Technician for Radar Laboratory at Sparc

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services.
We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse academic backgrounds to contribute to our projects in areas such as: Network Security, Information Assurance, Model-driven Security, Cloud Computing, Cryptography, Satellite Systems, Vehicular Networks, and ICT Services & Applications.

**Your role**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Design and implement a massive MIMO radar setup using USRPs in collaboration with the team
- Develop Qt C++ software to control and synchronize multiple USRPs for MIMO radar operation
- Collaborate with researchers to develop and execute various lab experiments using 4D imaging MIMO mmWave radar sensors
- Create user guides, tutorials, and documentation to support the use of the MIMO radar setup by researchers and students
- Stay updated on advancements in MIMO radar technology, VHDL, Code composer studio, LabVIEW/C++ programming, mmWave radars, and USRPs
- Contribute to the development and testing of new radar technologies and algorithms
- Assist in preparing research reports, documentation, and technical presentations
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and guidelines

**Your profile**:
**Requirements**:

- Master of science degree in Electrical Engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Knowledge and experience in working with USRPs, SDRs, mmWave radar sensors, FPGA programming for RF SoCs, and RF hardware components.
- Prior experience in a research or laboratory setting, preferably in radar technology.
- Proficiency in operating radar equipment and software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of data analysis techniques and software tools.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality results

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with radar signal processing techniques.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as VHDL, C/C++, Python or MATLAB.
- Strong knowledge and experience in working with mmWave radar sensors, USRPs, SDRs, LabVIEW, Python, GNU Radio, FPGA programming for RF SoCs, and RF hardware components.
- Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning concepts.
- Understanding of radar system components and their functionalities.

Language Skills: Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

**We offer**:

- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs

**How to apply**:

- Application should be sent online, in English and should include:_
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
- General information:_
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Month
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Kirchberg Campus
- Internal Title: Research support technician
- Job Reference: UOL06269

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