FPGA Developer and Verification Engineer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN's Converter Controls Electronics (CCE) section seeks an FPGA Developer and Verification Engineer to help develop high-performance digital control systems driving accelerator magnet power converters.

The role involves transitioning from standard FPGA design to critical systems where precision and robustness are essential, designing VHDL for Kintex-7 and Zynq UltraScale+ platforms, and researching advanced verification strategies and formal methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the relevant field.
• 2 years of professional experience by application deadline.
• No CERN fellowship or graduate contract previously.
• No PhD required.

Responsibilities

• Design VHDL for Kintex-7 and Zynq UltraScale+ platforms.
• Develop high-reliability digital control systems for power converters.
• Explore correct-by-construction techniques and Formal Methods for verification.
• Apply advanced verification strategies to ensure safe and reliable control loops.

Skills

VHDL

Xilinx Kintex-7

Zynq UltraScale+

Formal Methods

Verification strategies

Digital control systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Vivado

Job description

FPGA Developer and Verification Engineer

Datum: 12 januari, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

You will join the Converter Controls Electronics (CCE) section to contribute to the development of high-performance digital control systems. Our team designs the electronics that drive power converters: essential components that power the magnets across the accelerator complex, ensuring the success of the injector chain.

This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic theory and high-reliability industrial engineering. You will transition from standard FPGA design to working on critical systems where precision and robustness are paramount. In this role, you will design VHDL for Xilinx Kintex-7 and Zynq UltraScale+ platforms and be encouraged to explore and implement advanced verification strategies. You will have the opportunity to research and apply “correct-by-construction” techniques and Formal Methods to help ensure that the control loops and interlocks driving our power converters operate safely and reliably.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in the respective field and your highest educational qualification is either a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must have a university degree and can’t hold a PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.