Job Descriptionbr/br/pIn this role, you will join the Accelerators Systems Department (SY) and work within the Radio Frequency (RF) Group, which is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of RF power amplifiers and accelerating cavities. As part of an ongoing consolidation of the RF systems of the CERN Proton Synchrotron (PS), the existing vacuum tube-based driver amplifiers are planned to be replaced by new solid-state RF amplifiers. You will contribute to the development of FPGA firmware for amplifier interlock systems and for rapid fault-detection and protection systems used across the RF systems of the PS Complex. The role also includes supporting the integration and testing of new systems and developing Python tools for automated measurements and hardware validation. The work will involve both laboratory testing and commissioning activities on RF equipment. /ppstrongYour responsibilities /strong /pulliDevelop FPGA firmware for an interlock and protection system as part of a new solid-state RF amplifier design. /liliSupport the integration, commissioning, and validation of the new interlock system within the PS RF infrastructure. /liliDevelop Python-based tools for automated hardware testing, measurements, and data analysis. /liliDevelop FPGA firmware for rapid fault-detection and protection systems for RF systems across the PS Complex. /li /ulpstrongYour profile /strong /ppRequired experience: /pulliInitial experience in FPGA design and firmware development, preferably using VHDL. /liliFamiliarity with FPGA development environments and verification/debugging tools. /liliBasic programming experience in Python or a similar language for test automation and data analysis. /li /ulpDesired experience: /pulliExperience with PCB design and electronic circuit development. /li /ulpuSkills /u /pulliFPGA programming. /liliKnowledge of VHDL. /liliKnowledge of C/C++. /liliKnowledge of Python. /liliSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. /li /ulpuEligibility criteria: /u /pulliYou are a national of a a CERN Member or Associate Member State /a. /lilistronguBy the application deadline, /u /strong you have a strongmaximum of two years of professional experience since graduation /strong in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or a related field) stronguand /u your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree /strong. /liliYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. /liliApplicants without University degree are not eligible. /liliApplicants with a PhD are not eligible. /li /ulbrAdditional Informationbr/br/pJob closing date: strong at 23:59 CEST. /strong /ppContract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. /ppWorking hours: 40 hours per week /ppJob flexibility: Fully Onsite /ppTarget start date: 01-August-2026 /ppThis position involves: /pulliWork in Radiation Areas. /liliInterventions in underground installations. /liliStand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. /li /ulpJob reference: SY-RF-LIS- -GRAE /ppField of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering /ppBenchmark job: - Electronics Engineer /p pstrongGlobal Benefits /strong /pulliA monthly stipend between Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. /lili30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. /liliCoverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. /liliFamily, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. /liliA relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. /liliPossibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. /liliOn-the-job and formal training including language classes. /li /ulpstrongOverview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /strong /ppAt CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. 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