Radiation-Tolerant RISC-V ASIC Designer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is seeking a highly skilled engineer to develop a radiation-tolerant microcontroller ASIC for use in particle physics detectors and accelerator systems. The role focuses on architecture, RTL, verification, and post-silicon validation within the SOCRATES framework based on a RISC-V core.

The successful candidate will participate in the full development cycle from requirements to tapeout, ensuring robust embedded electronics in challenging radiation environments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with 2–6 years of professional experience or PhD with up to 3 years since graduation.
• No bachelor-only applicants are eligible.
• Candidates must be nationals of CERN Member or Associate Member States.
• Please review the specific criteria listed for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyse application requirements across CERN systems to define technical specs for the microcontroller ASIC.
• Architect, design, and validate a radiation-tolerant MCU ASIC in 65 nm or 28 nm CMOS technology.
• Assist in SoC architecture selection and configuration of a suitable RISC-V core.
• Design, integrate, and verify peripheral IP blocks within the CERN SOCRATES framework.
• Apply fault-tolerant design methods including TMR and SEU mitigation.
• Contribute to RTL development, verification, and tapeout processes.
• Participate in post-silicon validation and device characterization.

Skills

RISC-V core

ASIC design

Radiation-tolerant

CMOS tech

Embedded systems

Education

Master's degree in EE/CS

PhD

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

Job description

CERN is seeking a highly skilled engineer to develop a radiation-tolerant microcontroller ASIC for use in particle physics detectors and accelerator systems. The role focuses on architecture, RTL, verification, and post-silicon validation within the SOCRATES framework based on a RISC-V core.

The successful candidate will participate in the full development cycle from requirements to tapeout, ensuring robust embedded electronics in challenging radiation environments.