Microelectronics Architect

We are looking for a Microelectronics Architect in the Microelectronics Section, Data Systems, Microelectronics and Components Technology Division, Electrical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality.

The Role: You will be providing expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects, programmes and general studies in the field of microelectronics front-ends, wireline and wireless interfaces, converters, FPGAs, microprocessors and IP cores throughout all project phases. You will also participate in feasibility studies, project reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals. You will identify critical development problems and assist in their resolution. You will contribute to the definition of technology development requirements and work plans for the Agency’s technology programmes. You will define, initiate and manage R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs.

Job Requirements: You should have a master’s degree or higher in electronic engineering or physics. You should have at least ten years of experience in end-to-end design, system integration and testing of ICs and FPGAs as well as reusable IP cores. In particular, competences in the following domains are required: signal/power converters (ADC/DAC, TDC, PMIC, etc.), phase locked loops, frontends (detector, communication, radar, etc.), wireline, optical and/or wireless transceivers mixed-signal/RF ASIC design, simulation, layout and tools digital FPGA and/or ASIC design, simulation, synthesis, layout and tools design methodology and tools for reusable IP cores architecture definition, analysis and development for integrated circuits from high-level application domain requirements integrated circuit functional, electrical and environmental testing.

Benefits: We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged. At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process.

Additional Information: Applicants must be eligible to access information, technology, and hardware which is subject to European or US export control and sanctions regulations & eligible to acquire the security clearance by their national security administrations. During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests. Additionally, successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, which will be conducted by an external background screening service, in compliance with the European Space Agency's security procedures.