Are you ready to contribute to cutting-edge research in communications and sensing systems Join our innovative team as aJunior Research Engineer HW/SW Co-Design and help shape future technologies!
Design control units based on microcontrollers ranging from 8-bit MCUs to 32-bit/64-bit ARM architectures for use in research projects on communications and sensing systems.
Set up software development projects from scratch including the definition of a hardware abstraction layer in parallel with the hardware development process.
Verification of hardware/software implementation in the lab.
Lab management including supply chain management for materials and small parts required for project work.
Technical project work integrated within small to medium-sized teams
Internal and external representation of the SAL project team.
Your profile
Bachelors degree in Electronics Mechatronics or a related field
3 years of experience in electronics development with a focus on PCB design and microcontroller integration
Familiarity with industry-standard tools (Altium Designer VS Code Eclipse IDE) and/or open-source tools (KiCAD GNU C compilers)
Hands-on experience with PCB assembly and hardware bring-up using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Interest in expanding your scope from pure technical development to research-driven innovation
Experience in:
PCB design (preferably with Altium Designer)
Microcontroller hardware integration and programming (from HAL to application layer)
Matlab Python and Linux (basic knowledge)
Training in work safety is a plus
Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
Important Facts about SAL
Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career
Vital4SAL to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool trainings on mental health physical activities healthy snacks 24/7 accident insurance)
4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or 2 per working day in supermarkets.
Public transport initiative (subsidy for the Klimaticket)
Our values: Open door policy flexibility in working hours casual dress code diverse teams working with people of different nationalities informal communication lifelong learning compatibility of family and career sustainability personal growth and collective advancement.
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group C 1. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position your minimum monthly gross salary starts with EUR 2.776(on full-time basis) paid 14 times a year.
About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center forElectronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz Villach Linz) SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems power electronics intelligent wireless systems microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production health energy mobility safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future
Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good healthy and motivated. You want to get more SALinsights
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