RFSoC Drone Scholarship 2026 in Luxembourg

Overview

The RFSoC Drone Scholarship 2026 supports research activities in passive drone detection utilizing RFSoC-based multichannel sensing platforms. Hosted by the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability, and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg and funded by the defense BRIDGES project DRONE-SENSE, this role is located at the Kirchberg Campus. Selected candidates contribute to developing a distributed passive RF sensing network for drone detection through hardware design, FPGA firmware development, and algorithm validation.

Benefits

Partially funded scholarship position at a dynamic, international research university.
Exposure to an exceptional research environment with skilled staff and high-quality equipment.
Strong links to professional sectors, European institutions, innovative companies, and the Luxembourg labor market.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold an MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline.
Must possess experience with SDR platforms like USRPs, RF hardware, or RFSoC platforms.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or FPGA development.
Practical experience with laboratory measurements and system integration.
An excellent command of English (C1 level) is mandatory.
Residency is restricted to applicants from EU, EEA, and EFTA countries, NATO Member Countries, Ukraine, or designated NATO Indo-Pacific Partners including Australia, Japan, the Republic of South Korea, and New Zealand.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application documents formally through the online HR system. Email applications are not accepted.

Required application materials include:

A full CV, detailing any publications or technical projects if applicable.
Transcripts of all modules and results from taken university-level courses.
A motivation letter of maximum one page.

Deadline

Applications are processed upon receipt and early submission is strongly encouraged.

Overview

Eligibility

Applicants must hold an MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline.

Must possess experience with SDR platforms like USRPs, RF hardware, or RFSoC platforms.

Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or FPGA development.

Practical experience with laboratory measurements and system integration.

An excellent command of English (C1 level) is mandatory.

Residency is restricted to applicants from EU, EEA, and EFTA countries, NATO Member Countries, Ukraine, or designated NATO Indo-Pacific Partners including Australia, Japan, the Republic of South Korea, and New Zealand.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their application documents formally through the online HR system. Email applications are not accepted.

Required application materials include:

A full CV, detailing any publications or technical projects if applicable.

Transcripts of all modules and results from taken university-level courses.

A motivation letter of maximum one page.