Test & Measurement Engineer; BE-CEM-MTA--LD

Test & Measurement Engineer (BE-CEM-MTA--LD)

• Contract
• Compensation: from CHF 9236 - monthly

At CERN , the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Introduction

You will help design, integrate, and operate complex test and measurement systems in cryogenic, electrical, and controls environments.
Your work will support the characterisation and validation of superconducting magnets and related components under demanding protection, synchronisation, and reliability requirements. You will join CERN’s Beams Department, working in the Controls Electronics and Mechatronics Group and the Measurement, Test and Analysis section. The role involves developing modern control and data acquisition systems using LABVIEW, C++, Python, and CERN controls technologies.

Functions

• Design, develop and validate software, controls and data acquisition architectures for superconducting magnet, cable and coil test benches, from functional requirements to acceptance tests.
• Develop, maintain and integrate applications in C++, Python, LabVIEW and CERN controls technologies, including FESA/CMW equipment control interfaces for front-end and test-bench systems.
• Integrate and support electronics, instrumentation, timing, interlocks, protection and data acquisition hardware on Linux-based, real-time and front-end platforms.
• Operate, monitor, debug and improve complex superconducting magnet test systems, including cryogenic measurements, high-current/high-voltage tests, fast transients, quench detection and safe data acquisition.
• Collaborate with CERN teams responsible for magnets, powering, protection, cryogenics, electronics and controls; document and present results, and promote good software engineering practices, including Git Lab, code reviews, automated testing and clear documentation.

Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience in C++ and Python software design and development for data acquisition, automation, testing, analysis or controls applications.
• Experience developing software for hardware control and data acquisition systems, preferably on Linux-based, real-time or front-end platforms.
• Knowledge of CERN accelerator controls concepts and technologies, such as FESA, CMW, device-property models, timing systems or equipment control interfaces, would be a strong asset.
• Familiarity with electronics, instrumentation, signal conditioning, acquisition hardware and troubleshooting of measurement chains; experience with LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT or LabVIEW FPGA would be an asset.
• Understanding of superconducting magnet or cryogenic/electrical testing challenges, including quench detection, high-voltage protection, electrical insulation tests, noise, synchronisation, interlocks and safe acquisition.
• Knowledge and deployment of computing hardware.
• Testing and measurement of front-end electronics for analogue sensors and transducers.
• Measurement and analysis of magnets.
• Design, modelling and measurement of superconductors for magnets.
• Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
• Communicating Effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
• Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
• Demonstrating Accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
• Achieving Results: driving work / projects along and seeing them through to their conclusion.

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 31.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST
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Employment Conditions

Contract type:
Limited duration contract (3 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours:

40 hours per week

Job Flexibility:
Fully Onsite

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions
• Given the occupational health risks associated with this…