Join CERN's IC Technology R&D team and contribute to the development of advanced electronics for future particle detectors. We are seeking an engineer with expertise in system-level modelling and digital ASIC design to work at the interface between architecture-level simulation and hardware implementation. In this role, you will help develop and validate innovative electronic systems, bridging high-level design exploration with hands-on digital hardware development.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and use simulation models to study and optimise electronic systems for future particle detectors.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of digital integrated circuits based on system-level specifications.
- Support the verification and validation of electronic designs through simulation and testing.
- Collaborate with engineers, physicists and software developers on the development of advanced detector electronics.
- Help improve the performance, efficiency and reliability of electronic systems.
- Document designs, results and technical developments, and share knowledge within the team.
- This role includes team supervision responsibilities.
Your profile
- Knowledge of digital electronics and digital design gained through academic, research or personal projects.
- Familiarity with hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- Understanding of system-level modelling, simulation and verification techniques.
- Interest in integrated circuit design and advanced electronics for scientific applications.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and collaborative environments.
Skills
- Good programming skills in C++ and familiarity with Python.
- Knowledge of digital design concepts and hardware description languages such as VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- Familiarity with simulation, modelling and software development tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- You have a professional background in Electronics (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.
Job closing date: 25.10.2026 at 23:59 CET.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Target start date: 01-February-2027
Job reference: EP-ESE-ME-2026-160-GRAP
Field of work: Electronics Engineering
Benchmark job: 200050 - Electronics Engineer
Global Benefits
- A monthly net stipend of either 6372 or 7004 Swiss Francs per month 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.
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Skills Required
- Professional background in electronics or a related field
- Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience, or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation experience
- Knowledge of digital electronics and digital design
- Familiarity with VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
- Understanding of system-level modelling, simulation, and verification
- Good programming skills in C++
- Familiarity with Python
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Spoken and written English and commitment to learn French
- Nationality of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Must not have previously held a CERN fellow or graduate contract
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is comprehensive, covering medical consultations, hospitalisation, surgery, accident care, maternity, and certain disability or dependency risks for eligible personnel and families. Coverage is provided through CERN’s dedicated health-insurance scheme.
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Retirement Support — A defined-benefit pension delivers retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits based on remuneration and years of service. This structure offers predictable long‑term security for eligible staff.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave totals about six weeks per year and is supplemented by a two‑week year‑end closure. Family‑related leave and flexible scheduling are also available where eligibility criteria are met.
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