CALL 19-2025-1 RESEARCH ENGINEER

Overview Organisation / Company : Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC)

Research Field : Technology » Telecommunications technology

Position : Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) – Master Positions

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 17 Oct 2025 - 23 : 59 (UTC)

Type of Contract : Temporary

• Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description Who are we looking for ?

The Research Unit on Information and Signal Processing for Intelligent Communications (ISPIC) of the CTTC is searching for interested candidates in a Research Engineer position.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled engineer who is willing to deepen his / her knowledge in AI-related techniques such as deep learning and reinforcement learning applied to wireless communication networks.

The successful candidate will participate in the experimental research activities of the R&D project WAVE-XL, a three-year project which follows up on the successful predecessor projects ARISTIDES (https : / / aristides.cttc.es / ) and 6G-AINA (https : / / 6g-aina.cttc.es / ).

The WAVE-XL project as a whole will explore the advanced capabilities of ultra-massive MIMO architectures and their practical implementation, with a particular focus on holographic MIMO systems. Special emphasis will be placed on innovative signal and information processing techniques that enable the computationally efficient deployment of transceivers within these massive architectures. Key areas of investigation will include the integration of AI, data compression, over-the-air and coded computing. These cutting-edge approaches will be examined to enhance the practicality and scalability of implementing these technologies in real-world scenarios.

Experimental activities will be based on software defined radio (SDR) modules. The selected candidate is expected to develop demonstrators and an experimental platform based on USRPs to test AI-based communication algorithms under realistic channel conditions. The offered position is an excellent opportunity to further develop the candidate’s SDR skills, acquire state-of-the-art experience on wireless communication networks demonstrators, as well as cutting-edge knowledge on machine learning / AI-related techniques for PHY layer communication systems.

For more information about the WAVE-XL project, visit https : / / www.cttc.cat / projects / . This contract and the WAVE-XL project are supported by grant PID2024-160457OB-I00 from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.

Education Education Level : Master Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person, aiming at significantly improving his / her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. Applicants must have a Master‘s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

Solid understanding of the fundamentals of PHY layer wireless communications engineering

Good knowledge of software-defined radio technologies (e.g. GNU Radio)

Strong programming experience with Matlab

Ability to work autonomously and be an excellent team player

Other skills that are valuable, but not mandatory : Strong research contributions (e.g., publications in indexed journals or reputable conferences) in areas related to PHY layer wireless communications

Programming skills (e.g., Python, C++)

Familiarity with ML algorithms, especially deep learning

Experience in R&D or industrial projects carried out either in the context of research institutions or industry

Testbed management and experience on proof-of-concept / demonstration development

Proficiency in code versioning (git or similar)

Contributions to open source projects

English skills

Even if you do not meet all the technical requirements, we encourage you to apply

The candidate’s past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting researchers.

Languages : ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information What do we offer? :

We offer a permanent scientic-technical contract with a minium duration of 18 months

Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate

Full-time contract : 7,5 h / day. Flexibility

The expected professional category is R2. However, in the event that the selected person does not attain the R2 category, but can demonstrate relevant research experience and meet the other requirements established in the call, the recruitment may be carried out in the R1 category (Junior Researcher).

Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.

We have great benefits for employees : Paid time off : vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more

Up to 3 days of Telework per week (2 fixed + 1 upon request). Other requests may be studied to accommodate special needs.

Flexible working hours for work-life balance

Tax-free optional benefits : restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and family.

Career path promotion (either professional category and / or annual gross salary)

Annual productivity upon performance

Possibility to complement the salary with personal grants

Eligibility criteria How to apply?

All applications must include :

A complete CV, including a list of publications and the contact details of two potential referees

Diplomas of academic degrees and academic records. Applicants must have a Master‘s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

Cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the candidate.

Links to contributions of the candidate to public code repositories (if applicable)

The contact details of two potential referees (optional)

The application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application.

CVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentially

Additional comments

Who are we?

The Center Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) is a non-profit public sector research institution dedicated to fundamental and applied research activities, focused mainly on technologies related to the physical, data link and network layers of communication systems and Geomatics.

CTTC received the “HR Excellence in Research” award in 2015 from the European Commission and successfully passed into the Award Renewal phase in 2023. This is a recognition of the Institute’s commitment to develop a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R ), designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code ). Our institution’s comprehensive analysis and HRS4R action plan meet all the requirements of progress and quality of our HR policies. CTTC promotes itself as a provider of a stimulating and favourable work environment for researchers.

The CTTC is located in the beautiful Mediterranean Technological Park of Castelldefels, a science park that houses the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, research institutions, innovative companies and startups. The PMT-UPC is located 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and the city center of Castelldefels, also close to childcare centers, public schools and the best international schools. It can be reached by car, train (RENFE) and various bus lines.

We have 2 buildings on campus, with state-of-the-art facilities, comfortable work spaces, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces, as well as social spaces.

The institute has a multicultural environment with more than 130 members (scientific, technical and administrative staff) from all over the world.

CTTC offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

The CTTC seeks to increase the presence of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages them to stand as candidates.

It is also committed to increasing the number of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages their applications.

Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1

Company / Institute Centre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya

Country Spain

State / Province Catalonia

City Barcelona

Postal Code 08860

Street Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 7

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