Electronics Engineer

What you'll do

Are you a skilled and experienced electronics engineer? Do you want to work in one of the world’s leading scientific Intergovernmental Organizations? Come and join a unique environment whose core value is excellence, and whose defining characteristic is teamwork. CERN, take part!

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.

In your role as an electronics engineer, you will be involved in the development and improvement of radiation and environmental monitoring solutions. This includes participating in the full lifecycle of hardware and embedded firmware development using modern methodologies and technologies.

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Your responsibilities

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.

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Your profile

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.
Experience with radiation monitoring tests and system characterisation under pulsed radiation fields
Ability to analyse test results, troubleshoot issues, identify root causes and implement corrective improvements.
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Design and simulation of FPGA-based electronics.
Design and simulation of front-end electronics for analogue sensors and transducers.
Development of software for embedded and real-time systems with/without OS.
Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques.
Design of ultra-low-current circuits.
Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities.
Creates or participates in forums to exchange experience, compare techniques and learn from others.
Delivers presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusts style and content to the audience; responds calmly and confidently to questions.
Divides extensive work / projects into manageable sub-tasks with clearly defined milestones.
Works conscientiously and reliably; delivers on promises.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/01/2027

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 200050 - Electronics Engineer

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

A valid driving licence.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month, increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The HSE Department drives CERN’s Safety Policy, promoting a corporate and preventive Safety culture across the Organization.

It provides expertise and support in radiological and conventional safety as well as environmental protection. The Department also manages emergency services, including the CERN Fire and Rescue Service and Medical Service.

Overview of CERN

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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! TAKE PART!

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