Superconducting RF Mechanical Engineer

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is looking for a candidate to join CERN’s Superconducting Radiofrequency team in Geneva, Switzerland, where you will design next-generation cryomodules for future particle accelerators. The role involves leading cryogenic engineering activities, ensuring safety and performance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet design and regulatory requirements. This unique opportunity places you at the forefront of advanced cryogenic and radiofrequency systems development in accelerator technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the cryomodule design and integration of SRF cavities.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead cryogenic engineering activities, ensuring safety and performance.

Job description

Join CERN’s Superconducting Radiofrequency (SRF) team and help design next-generation cryomodules for future particle accelerators, including the FCC-ee project, and you will work in a multidisciplinary environment developing advanced cryogenic and radiofrequency systems at the forefront of accelerator technology.

Your responsibilities

• Participate, and gradually take up a lead role, in the cryomodule design and integration of the SRF cavities and associated systems, as well as the assembly processes, in clean-room and outside clean-room, and associated special tooling.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams at CERN and partner laboratories.
• Take up lead of the cryogenic engineering activities, including thermal performance and safety considerations.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements, in particular for pressure vessels.
• Coordinate design, prototyping and testing activities with engineering and technical teams.
• Monitor progress and share results through reports and presentations.