ATLAS ITk Integration Engineer - Applied Physicist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 8,300 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

30 days paid leave + 2 weeks closure

Relocation package

Job summary

The CERN ATLAS Team plays a major role in the construction and integration of the future silicon ITk. The ITk parts are constructed, integrated at institutes, then transported to CERN for final assembly.

You will join the EP-ATL-TRK Tracker section to synchronize integration testing, support sites, and prepare cavern commissioning. Master's degree or PhD or equivalent experience in applied physics or engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the integration, testing and operation of silicon detectors.
• Proven experience in integration and commissioning of silicon trackers.
• Experience in developing DAQ/online software or detector control systems for silicon detectors in high energy physics experiments.
• Experience in developing and streamlining testing procedures.
• Advantage: prior work on particle detector operation in an experiment.

Responsibilities

• Testing and verification of integrated ITk Strip Barrel and Endcap structures and services in the surface integration facility (SR1) at CERN.
• Work closely with integration sites off CERN, e.g. DESY or NIKHEF, synchronise the testing and provide trouble shooting support for integration teams including support at the sites.
• Develop software and hardware elements for the integration testing of ITk Barrel and Endcaps in the various integration sites and validate the procedures in SR1.
• Streamline and document procedures for ITk integration testing and service validation and extend the testing procedures for the ITk Detector after installation and during commissioning.
• Participate hands‑on in the ITk Detector integration work in the ATLAS SR1 cleanroom and during ITk installation in the cavern including the preparation of equipment in the cavern.

Education

Master's degree or PhD or equivalent

Job description

The CERN ATLAS Team plays a major role in the construction and integration of the future silicon ITk. The ITk parts are constructed, integrated at institutes, then transported to CERN for final assembly.

You will join the EP-ATL-TRK Tracker section to synchronize integration testing, support sites, and prepare cavern commissioning. Master's degree or PhD or equivalent experience in applied physics or engineering.