Applications are currently being accepted for the RFSoC Drone Scholarship 2026 in Luxembourg. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About RFSoC Drone Scholarship in Luxembourg
RFSoC Drone Scholarship 2026 is focused on supporting research activities in passive drone detection using RFSoC-based multichannel sensing platforms. The role involves hardware design, RFSoC-based acquisition, FPGA firmware and embedded software development, and integration and validation of spectrum sensing and direction-of-arrival algorithms.
The scholarship role is hosted by the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg, funded through the defense BRIDGES project DRONE-SENSE. The position is located at the Kirchberg Campus and contributes to a distributed passive RF sensing network for drone detection.
Benefits of RFSoC Drone Scholarship in Luxembourg
- A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
- An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs
RFSoC Drone Scholarship in Luxembourg Requirements
- MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline
- Experience with SDR platforms (e.g., USRPs), RF hardware, or RFSoC platforms
- Programming experience in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or FPGA development
- Experience with laboratory measurements and system integration
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with AMD/Xilinx RFSoCs and Vivado/Vitis
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with GNU Radio or LabVIEW
- Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of radar signal processing and direction-of-arrival estimation
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with phased arrays or multichannel RF systems
- Language Requirements: Excellent command of English (C1) is required
- Residency eligibility: Applicants from EU EEA/EFTA countries, NATO Member Country, Ukraine, or NATO Indo-Pacific Partners (Australia, Japan, Republic of South Korea and New Zealand) only
Application Date and Process
- Full CV including any publications or technical projects, if applicable
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
- Motivation letter, maximum one page
- Apply ONLINE formally through the HR system
- Applications by Email will not be considered
- Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception
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