Electronics Engineer

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

• It is known for its groundbreaking work in particle physics and technology, employing over 2,500 staff members and hosting thousands of scientists from around the world. CERN operates in multiple countries, primarily in Europe, and is dedicated to pushing the frontiers of science and technology. The organization fosters an environment of innovation and collaboration, where diverse professionals from various fields work together to tackle complex scientific challenges. Diversity is a core value at CERN, and it remains central to its mission and continued success.

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 engineer 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 the 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 various engineering teams to define system requirements and interface specifications. The engineer will analyze current and future detector control workloads to establish realistic performance benchmarks. They will define and implement solutions that distribute control functions across FPGA logic and embedded processors to enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability. Additionally, the engineer will test, validate, and refine prototypes in laboratory environments, and prepare clear technical documentation and guidelines to support developers and researchers in integrating the solutions into their experiments.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess knowledge in developing, simulating, and validating FPGA gateware. Experience in writing, profiling, and optimizing C code is essential. A solid understanding of hardware/software specification and co-design is required. Skills in VHDL 2008, C for embedded applications, and Linux device drivers are necessary, with experience in Rust being a plus. Familiarity with Intel Quartus or AMD Vivado toolchains is advantageous, as is knowledge of RISC-V instruction set architecture and low-level communication interfaces such as I2C, JTAG, and DDR. Experience with Linux distributions for System-on-Chip FPGAs, such as Yocto and Petalinux, is also beneficial.

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 for this position. The educational background should provide a solid foundation in electronics and engineering principles relevant to the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in the field of Electronics Engineering or a related discipline. This experience should be relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the job description, particularly in FPGA development and embedded systems.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Candidates should also have a commitment to learn 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 possible extension of up to 36 months. The working hours are set at 40 hours per week, with hybrid job flexibility. The target start date for this position is July 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 compensation includes a monthly stipend ranging from 5266 to 5793 Swiss Francs, which is tax-free, along with 30 days of paid leave per year, comprehensive health insurance coverage, family allowances, a relocation package, and opportunities for on-the-job and formal training, including language classes.