YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is looking for a Master student for a 6 month contract. This role is generally responsible for the design and implementation of FPGA systems under the guidance of a senior member of staff. This is an ideal position for a recent graduate (or in the process of graduating) who is looking to get into FPGA design.
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Designing digital circuits using FPGA technology and SoC (e.g. Zynq), including selecting the appropriate FPGA, designing the circuit architecture and coding the logic in a hardware description language (HDL) such as Verilog or VHDL.
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Verifying the design and functionality of the digital circuits using simulation tools and performing tests on a physical FPGA board.
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Creating and maintaining documentation for the FPGA design, including schematics, test plans and user manuals
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Develop and partition digital system architecture
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Ability to work closely and collaboratively with other SW/HW developers to rapidly deliver integrated systems.
YOUR PROFILE
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
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At least 1 year of hands-on experience with FPGA systems, acquired through projects, co-ops, or employment.
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Solid understanding of digital design principles and proficiency in FPGA tools and technologies.
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Demonstrated ability in designing, coding, testing, and validating FPGAs and/or ASICs.
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Proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, as well as C or C++.
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Competency in coding with Python and Matlab.
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Experience with RTL synthesis, including writing timing, area, and other relevant constraints.
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Familiarity with digital simulators and adeptness in creating self-checking test benches is an advantage.
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Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Bash, and Shell is beneficial.
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Knowledgeable in Linux OS is an advantage.
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Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills.
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Highly motivated, well-organized self-starter.
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL
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Duration: 6 months
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Start of your employment as soon as possible.
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Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
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State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
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Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
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Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
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Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
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Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
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“Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
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€ 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
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Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA). For this position, we offer a competitive gross salary of EUR 1.863, paid 14 times a year.