Firmware & FPGA Development Engineer (SY-BI-BP-2026-154-GRAP) in Genève

h3Job Description /h3 pThe SY-BI group in CERN's Accelerator Systems Department develops and operates the instruments used to observe particle beams and measure their key properties. These systems are essential to the reliable operation, optimisation, and future development of CERN's accelerator complex. You will contribute to the development of next-generation beam-position monitoring systems for CERN's injector complex, including the pre-accelerators and Antimatter Decelerator. You will work on innovative high-speed data-acquisition platforms combining fast digitisers with advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) technologies. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of digital electronics, embedded systems, real-time signal processing, and accelerator physics. It is particularly suited to people with an interest in FPGA or HDL development, high-speed electronics, embedded software, digital signal processing, instrumentation, or experimental physics. /p h3Your responsibilities /h3 ulliDevelop, integrate and test FPGA gateware and embedded SoC firmware for a SoC device. /liliImplement data acquisition and data processing logic and real-time digital signal-processing algorithms. /liliValidate system performance in laboratory and accelerator environments. /liliPerform data analysis in Python. /liliAssist measurement campaigns in the accelerator complex. /liliCollaborate with experienced engineers, physicists, and technicians from different teams across CERN. /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 ulliExperience in digital signal processing. /liliDemonstrated experience with FPGA and SoC. /liliExperience in Software programming (e.g. Python, C++). /liliDemonstrated experience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or RFSoC would be an advantage. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 ulliKnowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog. /liliKnowledge of digital electronics. /liliKnowledge of Python. /liliSpoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. /li /ul h3Eligibility criteria /h3 ulliYou are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. /liliYou have a professional background in Electronic Engineering (or a related field) and have either:ullia Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience; /lilior a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. /li /ul /liliYou have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 pJob closing date: at 23:59 CEST. /p pContract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. /p pWorking hours: 40 hours per week /p pJob flexibility: Fully Onsite /p pTarget start date: 01-March-2027 /p pJob reference: SY-BI-BP- -GRAP /p pField of work: Electronics Engineering /p pBenchmark job: - Electronics Engineer /p h3Global Benefits /h3 ulliA monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss Francs per month 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 /ul h3Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! /h3 pAt CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! /p h3TAKE PART! /h3 pMore information about us, here: careers.cern /p #J-18808-Ljbffr