CERN Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche Nucléaire

Embedded Electronics Engineer

📍 Geneva

Rolle und Verantwortlichkeiten

Develop and maintain firmware for high-precision, Ethernet-enabled embedded systems based on Cortex-M microcontrollers. Implement and optimise features for real-time data acquisition and sub-microsecond synchronisation across distributed infrastructures. Deploy, test, and troubleshoot embedded solutions in operational environments, including testbenches and large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded systems with broader data acquisition and control infrastructures. Conduct R&D; on Gbit Ethernet, wireless communication protocols, and advanced timing synchronisation techniques. Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of firmware libraries and tools. Support system commissioning, performance analysis, and troubleshooting in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

Team / Beschreibung

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe!

Qualifikationen und Fähigkeiten

  • Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures, particularly Cortex-M.

  • Strong experience with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded platforms.

  • Exposure to Ethernet communication protocols and real-time data acquisition concepts.

  • Exposure in hardware-software integration, including debugging and testing embedded systems.

  • Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment.

  • Basic knowledge of electronics production and testing.

  • Experience working with RTOS would be an advantage.