Embedded Systems Engineer for the MIRROR project

We are fascinated by space. The vast and dynamic sky makes us wonder and dream. We study it at all frequency ranges and via messengers other than photons, like cosmic-rays and gravitational waves, both from the ground and space. Excelling in our research, we are interested in developing theoretical models and technologies to scrutinize planets, stars, galaxies, and the whole universe. We also aim at using space technologies to understand more about Earth, to model better its climate change, and to develop predictive tools that could help avoid the effects of natural disasters. Overall, the main asset of our institute is the ability to produce cutting-edge theoretical modeling of what we study observationally, with instruments we help build.

Job Description: The successful candidate will participate in the design, implementation, validation and use of a new remote sensing RADAR to be flown on-board of a drone for measuring soil moisture in precision agriculture. This will be a prototype instrument towards a future satellite based instrument. Its main participation will be on the development of the digital back-end based on an embedded system. The candidate will develop/integrate VHDL modules, integrate them, as well as prepare embedded software to be run within the embedded system. The candidate will also be responsible of testing the digital back-end and creating the documentation (in English) of the implemented designs.