Firmware & FPGA Development Engineer (SY-BI-BP-2026-154-GRAP)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 71.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Relocation package

Training and language classes

Zusammenfassung

CERN's SY-BI group in the Accelerator Systems Department develops instruments for beam observation and property measurement critical to accelerator operation and future upgrades. You will contribute to next-generation beam-position monitoring for CERN’s injector complex, working on high-speed data-acquisition platforms with SoC technologies and FPGA gateware.

This role blends digital electronics, embedded software, real-time signal processing, and accelerator physics, with emphasis on FPGA/SoC,

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with FPGA/SoC development and HDL (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Proficiency in Python and C++.
• Knowledge of digital electronics and XYZ skill.

Aufgaben

• Develop, integrate and test FPGA gateware and embedded SoC firmware for a SoC device.
• Implement data acquisition and real-time digital signal-processing algorithms.
• Validate system performance in laboratory and accelerator environments.
• Perform data analysis in Python.
• Assist measurement campaigns in the accelerator complex.
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians across CERN.

Kenntnisse

FPGA development

SoC

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Python

C++

Digital electronics

English (spoken/written)

Ausbildung

Master's degree with 2–6 years of post-graduation experience

PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation experience

Tools

Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC

RFSoC

Jobbeschreibung

• Full-time
• Compensation: CHF 6,372 - CHF 7,004 - monthly

Job Description

The SY-BI group in CERN's Accelerator Systems Department develops and operates the instruments used to observe particle beams and measure their key properties. These systems are essential to the reliable operation, optimisation, and future development of CERN's accelerator complex.

You will contribute to the development of next-generation beam-position monitoring systems for CERN's injector complex, including the pre-accelerators and Antimatter Decelerator. You will work on innovative high-speed data-acquisition platforms combining fast digitisers with advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) technologies.

This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of digital electronics, embedded systems, real-time signal processing, and accelerator physics. It is particularly suited to people with an interest in FPGA or HDL development, high-speed electronics, embedded software, digital signal processing, instrumentation, or experimental physics.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate and test FPGA gateware and embedded SoC firmware for a SoC device.
• Implement data acquisition and data processing logic and real-time digital signal-processing algorithms.
• Validate system performance in laboratory and accelerator environments.
• Perform data analysis in Python.
• Assist measurement campaigns in the accelerator complex.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, physicists, and technicians from different teams across CERN.

Your profile:

• Demonstrated experience with FPGA and SoC.
• Experience in Software programming (e.g. Python, C++).
• Demonstrated experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or RFSoC would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of digital electronics.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• You have a professional background in Electronic Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
  • a 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.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Job reference: SY-BI-BP-2026-154-GRAP

Field of work: Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 200050 - Electronics Engineer

• A monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004Swiss Francs per monthdepending on your degree.
• 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 and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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