Vollzeit
Linz, Austria
08.06.2026
Linz, Austria
Your territory
Analyze and optimize RF performance for our next-generation pet trackers with focus on antenna efficiency, power consumption, and wireless reliability through antenna matching, tuning, and integration activities Define RF requirements and validation criteria during product development for LTE, GNSS, Wi-Fi, and BLE technologies Perform comprehensive RF validation and characterization, designing and executing RF performance test plans with detailed measurement reports and pass/fail verdicts Conduct passive and active RF measurements including TRP/TIS, conducted and radiated measurements, sensitivity, coexistence, and OTA testing Perform RF debugging at system and PCB level including interference, desense, harmonics, spurious emissions, and EMC-related issues Review RF layouts and provide design recommendations to hardware teams for optimal RF performance Work closely with hardware and firmware teams on radio architecture and wireless subsystem integration Support certification activities including FCC, CE, IC, RCM, and EMC/EMI compliance, collaborating with external labs, antenna vendors, chipset vendors, and certification partners Develop and maintain automation scripts for RF instruments and validation workflows Support production RF testing activities, analyze production yield issues, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure consistent wireless performance during mass production Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things” Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level
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Staff Scientist - Embedded AI (all genders)
- Developing AI/ML models to analyze data and solve real-world problems, such as in computer vision or signal processing.
- Designing experiments to rigorously compare your methods with relevant baselines.
- Acquiring, managing, and executing research projects with industrial and academic partners, in close collaboration with team members.
- Publishing results in peer-reviewed international conferences and scientific journals.
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Staff Research Engineer for Radio Frequency Beamforming (all genders)
- Responsible for research and development in hard- and software based technologies for beamforming, shaping the future of high-frequency sensing and communications.
- Implement both hardware and software solutions to realize complex antenna based systems.
- Perform accurate simulations of systems to optimize the efficiency and performance of the solutions developed.
- Carry out laboratory tests and measurements at microwave frequencies to ensure system quality and functionality.
- Project Management, Project Acquisition
- Technical Lead
- External representation of SAL project team
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Staff Research Engineer for Radio Frequency Systems Design (all genders)
- Responsible for research and development in microwave and mmW technologies, shaping the future of high-frequency sensing and communications.
- Implement both hardware and software solutions to realize complex RF and microwave systems.
- Develop comprehensive RF and microwave systems, including circuit design and antenna development, working closely with interdisciplinary teams.
- Perform accurate simulations of RF and microwave systems to optimize the efficiency and performance of the solutions developed.
- Carry out laboratory tests and measurements at microwave frequencies to ensure system quality and functionality.
- Project Management, Project Acquisition
- Technical Lead
- External representation of SAL project team
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Junior Expert – Business Development and Scientific Communication (all genders)
- Independent execution of assigned communication tasks with growing autonomy
- Responsible for communication and dissemination of results for European and National projects
- Creating presentations and materials for customer acquisition
- Support Business Development activities, develop and upkeep Division Customer Database
- Acting as a scientific communication partner for all research unit heads
- Acting as a representative for SALs internal Doctoral College and support all administrative processes involved
- Co-Representing SAL and the division at fairs, conferences, and industry events
- Contributing to internal and external visibility (social media, networking, events, vendor management)
- Volunteering for cross-functional roles (e.g. buddy programmes, auditors, first aid)
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Senior Expert - Business Development - IC Design (al genders)
- Acquisition of R&D projects for IC-Design, focusing on Sensorics, RF and mm-wave communication, radar applications and similar
- Acquisition of industrial partners (with a special focus on Start-ups and SMEs) and non-industrial partners (academic institutions, research centres) partners for innovative IC-Design project collaborations
- Defining a clear business strategy, leveraging unique SAL’s value proposition to attract customers, expand the customer base and find new markets
- Co-developing and shaping the service offering and the research strategy with both Engineering and Research teams, providing insights into current trends and expected industry developments, identifying opportunities and challenges
- Key-account management for premium partners, developing service quotations for clients and managing and of an efficient and agile customer database
- Liaising with the Marketing / PR and Engineering departments on the creation of marketing campaigns and related material, press releases and social media communication channels
- Representing SAL at events (both internal and external), organising and attending conferences, meetings and industry events
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Interdisciplinary Scientist – Transformative Policies & Sustainable Innovation (all genders)
- Conducting research on policy-enabled innovation in the context of sustainable electronics, clean-tech, and technological sovereignty.
- Evaluating and synthesizing policy instruments, and regulatory impact assessments for environmental and geostrategic policy instruments.
- Bring structure and translate complex technical and policy-related topics into clear messages for diverse audiences, including researchers, business leaders, and policymakers.
- Leading and coordinating cross-company projects, ensuring effective communication and alignment among diverse partners.
- Designing and facilitating workshops that promote innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
- Publishing scientific research and contributing to conferences related to policy-enabled innovation in areas such as sustainable electronics and clean-tech.
- Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across sectors, including academia, industry, and government.
- Supporting customer acquisition and providing consulting services tailored to innovation and sustainability challenges.
- Preparing and managing research funding proposals and contributing to project acquisition.
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