Systems and Digital ASIC Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading scientific 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 and engineers from around the world. The organization operates in multiple countries, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes innovation and collaboration in scientific research.

Job Overview:
The Systems and Digital ASIC Engineer position at CERN involves contributing to the development of advanced electronics for future particle detectors. The successful candidate will engage in system-level modeling and digital ASIC design, working at the intersection of architecture-level simulation and hardware implementation. This role is crucial for developing and validating innovative electronic systems, ensuring that high-level design exploration is effectively translated into practical digital hardware development. The engineer will be responsible for creating simulation models to optimize electronic systems, contributing to the design and implementation of digital integrated circuits, and supporting the verification and validation processes through rigorous simulation and testing. Collaboration with engineers, physicists, and software developers is essential, as is the documentation of designs and technical developments to share knowledge within the team. Additionally, the role includes team supervision responsibilities, making it a leadership position within the engineering team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and utilize simulation models to study and optimize electronic systems for future particle detectors.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of digital integrated circuits based on system-level specifications.
• Support the verification and validation of electronic designs through simulation and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and software developers on the development of advanced detector electronics.
• Help improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of electronic systems.
• Document designs, results, and technical developments, sharing knowledge within the team.
• Supervise team members and provide guidance on projects and tasks.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess knowledge of digital electronics and digital design, which can be acquired through academic, research, or personal projects. Familiarity with hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog is essential. An understanding of system-level modeling, simulation, and verification techniques is also required. Candidates should have a keen interest in integrated circuit design and advanced electronics for scientific applications, along with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and collaborative environments. Strong programming skills in C++ and familiarity with Python are necessary, as well as knowledge of digital design concepts and simulation tools. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a professional background in Electronics or a related field. A Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience is required, or alternatively, a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. Candidates must not have previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract.

Experience:
Candidates should have relevant professional experience in electronics or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years for those with a Master's degree, or up to 3 years for those with a PhD. This experience should include practical work in digital design and system-level modeling, as well as collaborative projects in multidisciplinary teams.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory, as it is the working language at CERN. Candidates are also expected to have a commitment to learn French, which is beneficial for integration into the local community and workplace.

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

• The job reference is EP-ESE-ME-2026-160-GRAP. The position offers a monthly net stipend ranging from 6,372 to 7,004 Swiss Francs, depending on the candidate's degree. Additional benefits include 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.