Embedded Electronics Engineer; TE-MPE-IQ--GRAP

Embedded Electronics Engineer (TE-MPE-IQ-2026-89-GRAP)

• Full-time

You will drive the evolution of high-precision, Ethernet-enabled data acquisition (EDAQ) systems using modern Cortex-M microcontrollers, ensuring sub-microsecond synchronisation accuracy across distributed infrastructures.

Your role will span from maintaining and advancing our firmware codebase to deploying operational solutions for HL-LHC and test benches, while pioneering R&D in Gbit Ethernet, wireless technologies, and ultra-precise timing protocols.

• Develop and maintain firmware for high-precision, Ethernet-enabled embedded systems based on Cortex-M microcontrollers.
• Implement and optimise features for real-time data acquisition and sub-microsecond synchronisation across distributed infrastructures.
• Deploy, test, and troubleshoot embedded solutions in operational environments, including test benches and large-scale systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded systems with broader data acquisition and control infrastructures.
• Conduct R&D on Gbit Ethernet, wireless communication protocols, and advanced timing synchronisation techniques.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of firmware libraries and tools.
• Support system commissioning, performance analysis, and troubleshooting in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

• Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures, particularly Cortex-M.
• Strong experience with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded platforms.
• Exposure to Ethernet communication protocols and real-time data acquisition concepts.
• Exposure in hardware-software integration, including debugging and testing embedded systems.
• Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment.
• Basic knowledge of electronics production and testing.
• Experience working with RTOS would be an advantage.

• C/C++ for embedded systems development.
• Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, especially Cortex-M and RISC‑V (e.g., MI‑V).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Basic electronics and PCB design skills (e.g., Altium).
• Python for testing, automation, and deployment scripts.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• You have a professional background in Electronics Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
  • A Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post‑graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post‑graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours:

40 hours per week

Job flexibility:
Fully Onsite

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: TE-MPE-IQ-2026-89-GRAP

Field of work:
Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 200050 - Electronics Engineer

• A monthly stipend between  Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.