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Post-doctorat en conception d’accélérateurs de calcul pour IA embarquée sur FPGA
Contract type
One-time
Work mode
Hybrid · Brest, France
Experience
3 years
Job description
Postdoctoral researcher position to convert hybrid AI/DSP signal-processing algorithms into FPGA-embeddable versions for robust GNSS reception within the STRIKEER project.
At a glance
- Employment
- Temporary · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Hybrid · Brest, France
- Languages
- French – fluent, English – fluent
- Pay
- EUR 35,800 / year
- Apply before
- December 4, 2026
What you'll do
- Convert hybrid AI/DSP processing developed in the project into FPGA-embeddable versions
- Integrate and optimize a real-time hybrid AI/DSP architecture on Zynq UltraScale+ FPGA, respecting SWaP constraints for drones and launchers
- Validate embedded processing on target (FPGA-In-the-Loop)
- Implement a first complete hybrid CRPA chain
- Ensure documentation, traceability and scientific valorization
What we're looking for
- Digital design skills on FPGA (VHDL/Verilog and/or HLS)
- Mastery of AMD/Xilinx tools (Vivado, Vitis)
- Fixed-point arithmetic skills
- Experience implementing quantized neural networks on FPGA (Brevitas, FINN, hls4ml)
- Digital signal processing and GNSS/CRPA systems knowledge
- Experience with Zynq UltraScale+ SoC platforms and FPGA-In-the-Loop validation
- Scientific rigor, organization, strong autonomy and initiative
- Teamwork in a multidisciplinary team and excellent written and oral communication in French and English
- PhD (obtained less than 3 years ago) in digital electronics, embedded systems or algorithm-architecture matching
Your team
MEE (Mathematical and Electrical Engineering) department
Department expert in AI, signal processing and circuit design
Benefits
- On-site collective catering
- Leisure/sport offers
- Public transport coverage
- Sustainable mobility allowance (carpooling or cycling)
- Family supplement
- Wide range of social benefits
- Partial remote work possible
- Generous leave
How to get hired
- 1Interview as applications come in
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About Institut Mines-Télécom
France's leading group of engineering schools
Generalist engineering school of IMT-Institut Mines-Télécom, France's leading group of engineering schools
Mission
To accompany transitions, train responsible engineers and put scientific and technical excellence at the service of teaching, research and innovation
Key facts
- Part of IMT-Institut Mines-Télécom, France's leading group of engineering schools
- Position located at IMT Atlantique Brest campus
- 18-month fixed-term public-law contract, renewable
- Contract start 01/02/2027
Partners & customers
ARKANEArianeGroup
What they value
- Positions open to all, with accommodations on request for candidates with disabilities