Wireless Embedded Systems Engineer for High-Throughput Applications

Wireless Embedded Systems Engineer for High-Throughput Applications

Level of qualifications required : A levels + 2 years of higher education or equivalent

Fonction : Temporary scientific engineer

Level of experience : Recently graduated

Context

The engineer will be working in the Inria-AIO team ( at Sorbonne University. The Inria-Paris center is located at the heart of Paris, in the 13th arrondissement.

Assignment

We are looking for an ambitious engineer for a fixed-term contract to work on wireless embedded systems for high-throughput applications. The position will start near 1-June 2026.

The objective of this position is to design and experimentally validate crystal-free embedded systems capable of supporting high data-rate wireless applications. In particular, the work will focus on programming and optimization of a crystal-free embedded research platform, as well as system-level validation under realistic wireless conditions.

A key aspect of the work will be the investigation of over-the-air audio streaming in the presence of wireless interference, with the goal of understanding system limitations and proposing robust communication strategies.

Another important component of the work will be the development of strategies for calibration and over-the-air compensation of free-running oscillators, enabling reliable communication without precise frequency references.

The engineer will work at the interface of embedded systems, wireless communications, and experimental platform development, with a strong emphasis on real-world validation.

Main activities

• Programming and optimization of a crystal-free embedded system research platform for high-throughput applications
• Experimental investigation of over-the-air audio streaming in the presence of wireless interference
• Development of calibration and over-the-air compensation techniques for free-running oscillators
• Design and implementation of embedded software and communication protocols for wireless systems
• Experimental validation and performance characterization of the proposed techniques

Skills

• Strong programming skills in embedded systems (C/C++ or similar)
• Familiarity with wireless communication systems
• Experience with experimental platforms and measurement setups is a plus
• Ability to perform literature surveys and understand state-of-the-art research
• Excellent technical presentation and writing ability
• Language: day-to-day work will be conducted in English. Knowledge of French is helpful but not mandatory.

Benefits package

• Partial reimbursement of public transport costs
• Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)
• Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours
• Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)
• Social, cultural and sports events and activities

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Instruction to apply

Defence Security : This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST). Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.

Recruitment Policy : As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.

• experience programming embedded systems with a strong background in both hardware and software
• some understanding of wireless communication fundamentals
• patience with research-grade hardware that can sometimes be buggy!
• interest in performing cutting-edge research, and possibly publishing their work

About Inria

Inria is the French national research institute dedicated to digital science and technology. It employs 2,600 people. Its 200 agile project teams, generally run jointly with academic partners, include more than 3,500 scientists and engineers working to meet the challenges of digital technology, often at the interface with other disciplines. The Institute also employs numerous talents in over forty different professions. 900 research support staff contribute to the preparation and development of scientific and entrepreneurial projects that have a worldwide impact.