Power Systems Engineer for Advanced Particle Detectors

CERN; Denmark; Remote; DKK 598,000 - 822,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is seeking a Power System Physicist/Engineer for the CMS HGCAL project. You will develop, test, and commission power systems for low and medium voltage supplies, ensuring integration with safety, control, and monitoring systems.

You will lead tests, support underground installation, and collaborate with a multinational team of engineers and physicists to minimize noise and assure detector performance. The role combines strong electrical engineering with detector physics, offering hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience testing and debugging power systems for complex detectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead acceptance and stress testing of power supplies.
• Support commissioning during mass assembly and testing.
• Coordinate with CMS teams for underground installation and integration.
• Assess impact of power systems on detector performance and mitigate noise.

Skills

Power electronics

Testing

Detector systems

Procurement

Multinational teams

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Applied Physics

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

CERN is seeking a Power System Physicist/Engineer for the CMS HGCAL project. You will develop, test, and commission power systems for low and medium voltage supplies, ensuring integration with safety, control, and monitoring systems.

You will lead tests, support underground installation, and collaborate with a multinational team of engineers and physicists to minimize noise and assure detector performance. The role combines strong electrical engineering with detector physics, offering hands-on