Electronics Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading research institution established in 195

• It is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and is known for its groundbreaking work in particle physics. CERN employs over 2,500 staff members and collaborates with thousands of scientists from around the world. The organization operates in multiple countries, fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration among diverse professionals from various fields, including engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative roles. CERN's mission is to push the frontiers of science and technology, contributing to our understanding of the universe through cutting-edge research and development.

Job Overview:
The Electronics Engineer position at CERN involves contributing to the development of next-generation readout and control systems for the LHCb experiment. The role focuses on FPGA gateware and low-level embedded software in both bare-metal and Linux environments. The successful candidate will participate in the design, implementation, and testing of scalable and high-performance solutions that interface with detector electronics and data acquisition systems. This position is crucial for evolving CERN's distributed control infrastructure, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of upgraded detector systems. The engineer will collaborate with hardware, firmware, embedded software, and control system engineers to define system requirements and interface specifications, analyze workloads, and implement solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Electronics Engineer include:

• Collaborating with hardware, firmware (FPGA), embedded software, and control system engineers to define system requirements and interface specifications.
• Analyzing current and future detector control workloads to define realistic performance benchmarks.
• Defining and implementing solutions that distribute control functions across FPGA logic and embedded processors to optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Testing, validating, and refining prototypes in laboratory environments.
• Preparing clear technical documentation and guidelines to support developers and researchers integrating the solutions into their experiments.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess knowledge in developing, simulating, and validating FPGA gateware. They should have experience in writing, profiling, and optimizing C code, as well as knowledge in hardware/software specification and co-design. Familiarity with VHDL 2008, C for embedded applications, and Linux device drivers is essential. Experience with Intel Quartus or AMD Vivado toolchains, RISC-V instruction set architecture, and low-level communication interfaces is also required. Additionally, candidates should have experience with Linux distributions for System-on-Chip FPGAs and be proficient in spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field. Applicants without a university degree are not eligible, and those with a PhD are also not eligible. By the application deadline, candidates should have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation.

Experience:
Candidates should have a maximum of two years of professional experience in the field of Electronics Engineering or a related area. This experience should be post-graduation, ensuring that applicants are relatively new to the workforce and can bring fresh perspectives to the role.

Languages:
Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a commitment to learning French, which is considered beneficial for integration into the workplace and community.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration for this position is 24 months, with a possibility of extension up to a maximum of 36 months. The working hours are set at 40 hours per week, and the job offers flexibility with a hybrid working model. The target start date for this position is June 1, 202

• The role may require work during nights, Sundays, and official holidays, depending on the needs of the organization. The job reference is EP-LCB-2026-89-GRAE, and it falls under the field of Electrical or Electronics Engineering. The benchmark job code is 200050 - Electronics Engineer. Compensation includes a monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs, which is tax-free, along with 30 days of paid leave per year, comprehensive health insurance coverage, family allowances, and a relocation package depending on individual circumstances. On-the-job and formal training, including language classes, will also be provided.