Alba Synchrotron

Lightsources.org; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research facility in Barcelona seeks a Controls Software Engineer to develop software tools for its advanced synchrotron projects. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to innovative technical solutions, while promoting a healthy work-life balance in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• University degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrable programming experience with Python or C++.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsabilidades

• Develop software for Control System, Data Acquisition, and Data Processing.
• Participate in the development of software tools and hardware integration.
• Provide operational support and maintenance for Control Systems.

Conocimientos

Python

C++

Object-Oriented Programming

Network-based Distributed Control Systems

DevOps

Linux

Educación

University degree in Computer Engineering

Physics or Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production / storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.

Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions.

Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.

Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.

Tasks

The Controls and Data Acquisition (DAQ) Section is staffed by 19 engineers. They design, develop, operate and support the Control Systems of the Accelerators, Beamlines, and Laboratories and the Data Acquisition systems required for the experiments. Also, the section is responsible for the Protection Systems for Personnel and Equipment.

We are looking for a Controls Software Engineer eager to learn and take on new challenges while contributing to :

• Develop Software for the Control System, Data Acquisition, and Data Processing of the ALBA Synchrotron’s Accelerators and Beamlines.
• Participate in the development of the generic software toolset, including the core libraries, hardware specific developments and control, including graphical components and integration of actuators, sensors and detectors.
• Propose and implement innovation projects in the field of Controls software in order to ensure growth of the Section technical expertise.
• Be a contact person for internal customer units and external collaborations.
• Take part in Agile teams for software development projects.
• Provide operational support and maintenance for the services related to the Control Systems, particularly for Accelerators and Beamlines.

The successful candidate will work in technical areas such as :

• Software Interfaces; Network-based Distributed Control Systems (DCS) e.g. TANGO (mainly), EPICS
• Python based Controls and DAQ frameworks for Synchrotron’s Accelerators and Beamlines
• DevOps : automated testing, packaging and CI / CD, Configuration Management, logging and monitoring

The position requires fluent speaking and writing of English. If a candidate’s English level is lower, the consortium will provide means for reaching the desired level within 6 months.

Requirements

The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.

Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

Formal Education :

• University degree in Computer Engineering. Final year students of Computer Engineering degree (at least 180 ECTS achieved) will be as well accepted and shall attach their academic Transcript of Records (ToR).
• Alternatively, candidates holding Physics or Engineering degree guaranteeing similar technical capacities as Computer Engineering university degree will also be considered.

Programming :

• Candidates must have six months of demonstrable programming experience with object-oriented programming languages (OOP) such as Python or C++. This experience can be obtained through :

Employment with hands-on coding experience.

• Academic projects : Significant programming tasks completed as part of coursework or a degree program.

Selection Process Development

The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.

As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience and / or scientific history, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position). Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs will be regarded as an evolution of a career, and consequently, as a contribution to the professional development.

The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, which will consider the following aspects :

• Computer Engineering Studies (5 points); Alternatively candidates with other studies demonstrating courses certificates in Software Development Lifecycle (up to 5 points for 200 h courses).
• Experience in the before mentioned technical areas (up to 15 points for 3 years); DCS (4 points), Python Controls and DAQ frameworks (3 points), GUIs (3 points); DevOps (3 points), Linux (2 points);
• Evaluation of personal contribution in a relevant software development (up to 20 points for Python-based project, up to 15 points for any other OOP language). The candidate must attach a brief description and, optionally, a link to source code repositories in the Publications field. For example :

Final Degree thesis

• Open-source projects
• Specific Professional Development
• Personal project

The best rated candidates, at least two if possible, will be invited to an interview where the technical competence, knowledge, skills and professional experience linked to the position will be assessed, with a total score of 60 points. A minimum of 30 points must be obtained out of a total of 60 points to be eligible.

Provided they meet the minimum requirements and have ranked among the top five after the assessment of the CV phase, at least one person from the underrepresented gender in the division / office will be interviewed.

The interview will include at least :

• Presentation of professional experience.
• Auto-assessment of soft skills.
• Vision of the job position
• Motivation for applying

The merits will be accredited by means of the CV attached to the application. The selection board may require accreditation by additional documentation, originals or certified copies confirming the experience invoked in the CV.

In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.

If necessary, alternates of the members of the selection board will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.

The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.

The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection board considers not to have found eligible candidates for the position although they might meet the requirements to participate in the selection process specified in the offer.

Other information

Permanent contract. The position is funded by the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, funded by the European Union, Next Generation-EU.

The Selection Board is composed by the following members : Zbigniew Reszela, Raquel Muñoz, Oscar Matilla.

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