Electronics Developer

at  Fundao Champalimaud

ELECTRONICS DEVELOPER

Localização: Centro Champalimaud
Entidade Empregadora: Fundação Champalimaud
Regime: Tempo Inteiro
Posição: Técnico
Início da Candidatura: 26 Jul. 2024
The Champalimaud Foundation (Fundação D. Anna de Sommer Champalimaud e Dr. Carlos Montez Champalimaud), a private, non-profit research institution in Lisbon, Portugal, is looking for a Electronics Developer to join our team.

Work Plan

• Play an instrumental role in designing and developing embedded hardware systems for clinical and research application areas since the conception stage up to the final product;
• Define requirements, design and develop hardware designs and embedded microcontroller firmware in close collaboration with cross-functional teams of engineers, clinicians and researchers;
• Support Champalimaud Research users on the usage, troubleshooting and deployment of different types of devices and tools.

Application start date
July 26th, 2024
Application closing date
Until position is filled
Expected position starting date
October 1st, 2024
Where to apply
Website
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduUoROdJIf0Bp0hGgOz7UN1zTxgQ2……
Requirements
Research Field
Computer science » Other
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Essential skills

• Proven experience with design and development of embedded electronic hardware systems, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection;
• Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad);
• Experience with firmware development for microcontrollers or embedded application processors;
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C, C++, or Python for embedded systems;
• Analog design knowledge and spice simulators understanding;
• Familiarity with communication protocols and embedded interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, PCIe, etc.);
• Knowledge of hardware and firmware testing and debugging techniques;
• Hands-on experience in using laboratory tools (examples: oscilloscope, multimeters, spectrum analyzer, voltage sources, etc.);
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, creative and willing to work in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment;
• Good organizational, planning and project management skills, allowing for task prioritization and focus on efficacy;
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, clinicians, and other engineers;
• Excellent level of English.

Desirable skills that will also be considered

• Hands-on experience with wiring and SMD and TH components soldering;
• Knowledge or experience working with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS);
• Knowledge of high-speed design techniques;
• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.

Eligibility criteria

• Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics related areas;
• 3-5 years proven experience in a similar role;
• Business English proficiency level.

Selection process
The Champalimaud Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Candidates must complete the standard application form and submit a CV highlighting your relevant past work and a motivation letter, as a single annexed PDF document. The call reference will be asked and not having it may invalidate your submission. This call’s reference is: ELEC-DEV.
Applications are also accepted in paper, sent or handed to the Fellows Support Office at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Avenida Brasília, 1400-038 Lisbon, Portugal.
Proof of qualifications (certificates) may be required at a later date for the formalisation of the contract agreement. Degrees obtained abroad may need to be formally recognized in Portugal.
Candidates will be screened to determine eligibility based on the qualifications listed.
Candidates meeting minimum requirements will be scored according to the required application materials: CV 40% weighting, motivation letter 20%, interview 40%. If provided, and if shortlisted, candidates’ referees may be contacted and may count towards evaluation.
Evaluation Committee members
Artur Silva, Head of Hardware and Software Platform; Hugo Marques, Postdoc researcher; Luís Teixeira, Software Developer
Notification of results
All candidates will receive a receipt of acknowledgment within 7-10 business days. The highest scoring candidate will be notified by email or telephone. All other candidates will be notified solely by email of the final outcome of the recruitment process. After notification, candidates have 10 working days to present a claim for redress by email (careers@research.fchampalimaud.org). If no claim is received by the Champalimaud Foundation, the Evaluation Committee’s decision will become definitive.
About Us
Research is at the heart of the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, a modern research and clinical facility situated on the waterfront in Lisbon, Portugal. The goal of Champalimaud Research (CR) is to perform world-leading fundamental and translational research. Current research work is focused on the fields of neuroscience, physiology and cancer. Champalimaud Research comprises a team of over 400 scientists from around the world. English is the official language of the Centre. Lisbon’s sunny Atlantic Mediterranean climate, vibrant culture and high quality of life make this a great place to live and work.
Relevant Institutional Information
In line with our community guidelines and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and Gender Equality Plan, no candidate may be privileged, favored, prejudiced or deprived of any right or excluded from any duty on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, disability, chronic illness, language, nationality, territory of origin, family status (marital, pregnancy and maternity, having or not having dependents), socioeconomic situation, education, religion, political or ideological beliefs, trade union membership, or on any other grounds which are irrelevant to decision-making.
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Legal Notices
The present call has the sole purpose of filling the indicated research position. This call may be canceled at any time on or before the jury’s evaluation of all eligible candidates and the recruitment process shall be concluded on the day of the full execution of the contract between the Champalimaud Foundation and the selected candidate

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