Jobbeschreibung

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

Scientist for Firmware and Embedded Software Developments

Limited: 3 years | | Starting date: 01.11.2024 | ID: MMA042/2024 | Deadline: open | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible

DESY, with more than 3000 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The group MSK is responsible for real-time data analysis and fast-feedback controls of beam stabilisation systems, radio frequency cavity control, special diagnostics and precision synchronisation of particle accelerators at DESY. We are an international team of technicians, engineers and scientists who develop, install and operate complex instruments and embedded systems for the EuXFEL, FLASH and at PETRA.

• Develop firmware for complex electronic modules focused on digital signal processing and high-speed control and feedback systems using VHDL and C/C++
• Create firmware for operating advanced electronics based on Xilinx Kintex 7, Zynq SoC and MPSoC, UltraScale+, FPGAs, and RFSoCs
• Design and implement feedback control systems and algorithms
• Integrate firmware and software systems as part of the LISA project for gravitational wave detection
• Maintain and enhance the MSK firmware framework
• Document firmware projects comprehensively

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related field or equivalent expertise, skills and experience
• Several years of experience in designing and developing VHDL programs
• Proven experience with Xilinx FPGA and SoC technology, including hands‑on works with Vivado, HLS and Vitis
• Knowledge on Yocto (Petalinux) and Modelsim is a plus
• Expertise in developing high speed IO interfaces
• Experience with MicroTCA crate architecture is a plus
• Good knowledge of digital signal processing and digital control systems
• Excellent team collaboration skills
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work‑life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50 %). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV‑AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

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