Detector Readout & QC Automation Specialist

CERN; Genf; On-site; CHF 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend CHF 6,372–CHF 7,004

30 days paid leave + 2 weeks annual"

Comprehensive health insurance

CERN Pension Fund

Relocation package

Language training

On-the-job training

Job summary

CERN ATLAS ITk team is upgrading HL-LHC and developing automated QC systems for detector production. You will work on readout, data handling, and test automation to ensure reliable testing and validation of detector components.

The role emphasizes operation of data acquisition systems, software/firmware development for readout, and QA testing of silicon detectors within an international collaboration at CERN. Fluency in English and willingness to learn French are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post‑graduation professional experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post‑graduation professional experience.
• Experience with detector readout systems in high-energy physics.
• Hands-on experience with silicon detector modules and laboratory equipment.
• Experience with quality control testing of silicon detectors and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and software development tools (e.g. GitLab).
• Familiarity with databases used in detector production or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Commission and operate complex data acquisition systems for testing of detector components.
• Develop and validate software/firmware for detector readout and high-speed data transmission.
• Operate, maintain and optimise QC test setups, including software for test automation, data analysis and database management.
• Contribute to QC testing of multi-module structures, verifying electrical and thermal performance.
• Monitor performance, document test results, and report production status to the collaboration.

Skills

Detector readout

FPGA firmware

Python

GitLab

Databases

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

GitLab

Database management

Job description

CERN ATLAS ITk team is upgrading HL-LHC and developing automated QC systems for detector production. You will work on readout, data handling, and test automation to ensure reliable testing and validation of detector components.

The role emphasizes operation of data acquisition systems, software/firmware development for readout, and QA testing of silicon detectors within an international collaboration at CERN. Fluency in English and willingness to learn French are expected.