Phd Position (f/m/d) - New Waveforms For Automotive Radar

NXP Semiconductors

Dresden, Germany
On-site
Continuous transmission radar waveforms
Adaptive receiver processing
Mimo schemes for transmit antenna separation
NXP Semiconductors is seeking a PhD candidate to develop innovative radar waveforms for automotive imaging radar sensors in Dresden, Germany. The position requires a strong background in electrical engineering and signal processing, with an emphasis on novel continuous transmission techniques

Job Summary

  • Develop a novel radar waveform based on continuous transmission rather than frame-based transmission to enable uninterrupted environmental sensing.
  • Address key challenges in radar waveform design, including devising alternate designs for micro-frames and supporting MIMO schemes.
  • Work alongside NXP’s Radar Development team in Dresden in cooperation with the University of Cottbus.

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NXP Semiconductors is seeking a PhD candidate to develop innovative radar waveforms for automotive imaging radar sensors in Dresden, Germany. The position requires a strong background in electrical engineering and signal processing, with an emphasis on novel continuous transmission techniques.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • continuous transmission radar waveforms
  • adaptive receiver processing
  • MIMO schemes for transmit antenna separation
  • signal processing algorithms
  • Matlab and/or Python programming

Nice-to-have

  • automotive radar domain knowledge
  • cost-constrained radar sensor design

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Strong mathematical background
  • 80% time commitment within a 3-year period
  • Security related tasks may be in scope

Work Rights

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