Electronics Board Designer
The position involves the design of a next-generation data acquisition board for the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment at the Large Hadron Collider. The board will be based on the latest generation FPGAs and high-speed network technology.
Responsibilities:
* Develop the concept, schematics, and PCB layout for the new data acquisition board, and oversee the manufacturing and hardware testing of the first prototypes.
* Support and contribute to the development of firmware for the board, and its integration in the L1 Data Scouting demonstrator system.
* Provide day-to-day supervision of students working on the project.
* Collaborate with personnel and students from the CMS L1 trigger and data scouting groups.
* Present work at conferences and workshops at CERN and beyond.
About the Position
This is an exciting opportunity to join a research project that pushes the boundaries of electronics and computing. The successful candidate will have experience with all aspects of designing and developing high-speed electronics boards, including schematics, PCB layout, and firmware development.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a professional background in Physics or Electronics Engineering and either a Master's degree with 2-6 years of post-graduation professional experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. They will also have experience with AMD Xilinx FPGAs and Systems-on-chip (Versal, Zynq) and the associated software (Vivado, Vitis).
What We Offer
* A competitive salary ranging between CHF 62,000 and CHF 68,000 per year.
* Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme.
* Membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
* Depending on individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child, and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
* 30 days of paid leave per year.
* On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.
About Us
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's leading laboratories for particle physics research. We are committed to advancing our understanding of the universe through cutting-edge scientific research and innovation.
We value diversity and inclusion and are proud to offer a welcoming and inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about electronics, computing, and research, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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