Overview
Your Future Responsibilities: As part of the DireQT project, we are developing an integrated platform for quantum information processing. We are looking for a motivated digital ASIC/MPSoC designer to develop next‑generation quantum system‑on‑chip solutions. Join a collaborative, research‑driven environment where your expertise will have a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive innovation in analog/mixed‑signal (AMS) IC design for quantum applications
* Design and layout analog building blocks (e.g., LDOs, bandgaps, DACs, ADCs) including verification, testing, and characterization
* Perform hands‑on lab measurements using oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers
* Lead and contribute to research projects, including publishing scientific papers or patents
* Represent SAL at international conferences and expand the scientific network
* Project management and acquisition in collaboration with scientific and industrial partners
* Supervise and mentor students, interns, and junior team members
* Support knowledge transfer through training and internal collaboration
* Ensure successful project execution with a focus on customer satisfaction and long‑term partnerships
Required Experience & Skills
* A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
* 3–5 years experience with schematic and layout circuit design tools
* Knowledge of analog design circuits such as ADC and DAC
* Strong knowledge of analog circuits like amplifiers, LDO, bandgap, current sources
* Hands‑on FPGA design experience
* Programming skills with Python, HDL (Verilog or VHDL)
* HDL coding for ASIC integration is a plus
* Autonomous, self‑initiative, well‑organized, and collaborative in a dynamic team
* Professional communication skills in English; German language is a plus
* Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria
Benefits & Location
* Diverse research activities with many technical challenges
* State‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and equipment
* Relocation support for non‑European nationalities
* Internal and external training opportunities for career development
* Family‑friendly environment with support for work‑life balance
* Health‑and‑wellness initiatives (e.g., coaching pool, mental‑health training, healthy snacks)
* Meal allowance of €4 per working day and public transport subsidy ("Klimaticket")
* Competitive salary: minimum gross €61 000 per year (E1 salary group)
About Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)
SILICON AUSTRIA LABS is a leading research center for Electronics and Software‑Based Systems. Operating across Graz, Villach, and Linz, SAL focuses on sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems, and embedded systems to create future‑oriented solutions for industry, health, energy, mobility, and safety.
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