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Research Engineer FPGA and Embedded Communications

GraduateJuniorPart-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 23 hours agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

This job is all about designing and testing cutting-edge FPGA-based wireless transceivers and embedded systems for collaborative robot communications. It offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside leading researchers in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The School of Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering fosters a collaborative culture that supports innovation and personal development.

You'll be responsible for

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Designing FPGA-based communication transceivers

Design and implement FPGA-based communication transceivers using AMD tools, including modulation, demodulation, and filtering logic.
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Developing microcontroller-based systems

Develop microcontroller-based control and configuration systems for transceiver operation using Atmel or ST platforms.
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Testing and evaluating performance

Test and evaluate RF and digital performance, including throughput, latency, and signal quality under realistic conditions.

Key criteria

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FPGA design experience

Demonstrated experience designing FPGA systems using VHDL or Verilog.

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Microcontroller knowledge

Experience with AVR, SAM, or STM32 platforms for embedded control.

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RF systems understanding

Fundamental understanding of RF systems and signal processing for transceivers.

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4 criteria for this job
FPGA design experience
Demonstrated experience designing FPGA systems using VHDL or Verilog.

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Microcontroller knowledge
Experience with AVR, SAM, or STM32 platforms for embedded control.

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RF systems understanding
Fundamental understanding of RF systems and signal processing for transceivers.

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Project management skills
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