FPGA Developer, RF systems

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Big Science Sweden is looking for a candidate to join the Accelerators Systems Department in Geneva. The position involves developing FPGA firmware for RF power amplifiers and testing new systems. Applicants should have a relevant degree and no more than two years of professional experience.

This role requires a solid understanding of RF systems and entails laboratory testing, commissioning activities, and Python programming for automated measurements.

Qualifikationen

• Maximum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.

Aufgaben

• Develop FPGA firmware for RF amplifier systems.
• Support integration and testing of new RF systems.
• Create Python tools for hardware validation.

Kenntnisse

FPGA development

Python programming

RF systems knowledge

Automated measurements

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

In this role, you will join the Accelerators Systems Department (SY) and work within the Radio Frequency (RF) Group, which is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of RF power amplifiers and accelerating cavities.

As part of an ongoing consolidation of the RF systems of the CERN Proton Synchrotron (PS), the existing vacuum tube-based driver amplifiers are planned to be replaced by new solid-state RF amplifiers. You will contribute to the development of FPGA firmware for amplifier interlock systems and for rapid fault-detection and protection systems used across the RF systems of the PS Complex.

The role also includes supporting the integration and testing of new systems and developing Python tools for automated measurements and hardware validation. The work will involve both laboratory testing and commissioning activities on RF equipment.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN 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.
• 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.