CERN Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche Nucléaire

Electronics Engineer

📍 Geneva

Rolle und Verantwortlichkeiten

Design and develop mixed-signal electronics, with a focus on analogue sensor interfaces and ultra-low-current measurement circuits. Develop and maintain embedded code in VHDL and C to support system control, data processing, and hardware interfacing. Consolidate and maintain heterogeneous firmware and its development environment (tools, build flow, and supporting infrastructure). Adapt the MPSoC architecture to support the required communication interfaces and onboard processing. Develop and integrate firmware updates to meet system functional and performance requirements. Perform functional tests to verify correct system behaviour under expected operating conditions. Develop dedicated electronic test boards and complex test benches to evaluate electronic systems under radiation at CERN and at external irradiation facilities. Characterise newly developed systems through measurement, analysis, and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements. Identify issues during testing, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrective improvements. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure effective system integration and reliable operation. Ensure proper documentation, version control, and traceability of developments using collaborative tools such as GitLab and Jira.

Team / Beschreibung

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. You will work in the TS-Group within the HSE Unit, which is responsible for occupational health and safety, including radiation protection, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness and response. Activities cover the monitoring and reporting of the environmental and radiological impacts of the Organization’s activities.

Qualifikationen und Fähigkeiten

  • Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electronics Engineering or a related field.

  • Complex HDL firmware development for FPGA, including implementation of data readout and data processing, HDL simulation, timing, and placement constraints.

  • Software scripting and programming languages, particularly C and Python.

  • Familiarity with digital design methodologies and verification flows, with experience in ASIC development.

  • Practical knowledge of GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including build, test, and deployment automation.

  • Demonstrated experience in mixed-signal electronics design, including analogue and digital board development.

  • Experience in precision analogue front-end design and low-current measurement techniques.