Electronics Firmware Engineer Opportunity
The position is available in the Intensity and Tune Measurement Section of the Beam Instrumentation Group, focusing on designing, manufacturing, and commissioning large and complex beam monitoring systems for the charged particle beams operated daily in the CERN accelerator complex.
As an FPGA Firmware Programmer, your main task will be to develop and maintain the digital electronics and firmware used for the control and acquisition of beam parameters such as intensity, tune, and position.
Main Responsibilities:
* Designing, upgrading, testing, and maintaining digital acquisition electronics based on field programmable logic-based devices (FPGA).
* Designing, manufacturing, and installing digital electronics systems for beam intensity, tune, and position measurements.
* Testing, commissioning, operating, and consolidating these systems.
* FOLLOWING up on operational issues, carrying out a continuous performance assessment, and proactively working towards improving the section's timing and beam instrumentation systems.
* Writing technical documentation and operational procedures.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in electronic engineering or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience in digital electronics engineering and FPGA programming.
* Knowledge of programming languages for task automation, data analysis, and design of test benches (Python and C/C++ would be an advantage).
Key Competencies:
* Design and simulation of FPGA-based electronics.
* Design and simulation of digital electronic circuits.
* Testing and measurement of analog and digital electronic circuits.
Behavioral Competencies:
* Achieving results: delivering high-quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
* Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
* Demonstrating flexibility: being willing to work on different projects simultaneously.
* Solving problems: identifying, defining, and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
* Learning and sharing knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
Language Skills:
* Spoken and written English: the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations.
* Basic knowledge of French language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.
Additional Information:
This job offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to the development of cutting-edge technology for accelerators. The selected candidate will have the chance to grow professionally and personally, benefiting from extensive training and career opportunities within the organization.
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