Silicon Pixel Detector Engineer – ITk Integration Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary tax-free

30 days paid leave + 2 weeks annual

Health insurance and CERN Pension Fund

Relocation package

Contract extension up to 8 years

Job summary

CERN invites applications for an Applied Physicist/Engineer to join the ATLAS ITk team (EP-ATL-TRK). You will contribute to the construction, integration and validation of the ITk Pixel System and its interface with ITk Strip detectors, working alongside international teams in a high-energy physics environment.

The role requires hands-on testing, software and hardware integration, and strong collaboration across disciplines to ensure high-quality detector performance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Applied Physics or Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with silicon pixel detectors and data analysis for HEP experiments.
• Experience in detector operation, QC, and lab infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Reception testing of ITk Pixel Detector elements and multi-module structures.
• Testing and verification of integrated ITk Pixel structures with the ITk Strip Detector in SR1 at CERN.
• Develop and improve DAQ/online software or detector control systems for testing and operation.
• Document procedures and results for ITk integration testing and service validation.
• Participate hands-on in ITk detector integration in the surface cleanroom and equipment prep for testing stages.

Skills

Pixel detector experience

Testing & data analysis

Detector operation & QC

DAQ/online software development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Applied Physics or Engineering

Tools

CAD designs interpretation

Clean room assembly

Job description

CERN invites applications for an Applied Physicist/Engineer to join the ATLAS ITk team (EP-ATL-TRK). You will contribute to the construction, integration and validation of the ITk Pixel System and its interface with ITk Strip detectors, working alongside international teams in a high-energy physics environment.

The role requires hands-on testing, software and hardware integration, and strong collaboration across disciplines to ensure high-quality detector performance and timely delivery.