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Fast Digital and RF Electronics Designer Job Description
Functions:
As a Fast Digital and RF Electronics Designer in the RF Feedbacks and Beam Control section (FB) you will design electronic modules for the control and acceleration of the proton and ion beams in the CERN accelerator complex. These modules contain High Performance Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) for fast Signal Processing (implementing the field regulation and beam control algorithms), for data logging and interfacing with the control system.
This digital part is preceded by an RF front-end demodulation stage (bringing the RF signals - 100 to 1000 MHz range - to an IF signal that can be sampled), and followed by DAC and a modulation stage generating an RF signal for the power amplifier. You will then integrate your design in the RF system, and commission it on the machine. You will also help with the operation of existing RF electronics.
In particular, you will:
- Design mixed signals electronic modules containing a large digital processing part and an RF front-end interface.
- Develop firmware to implement signal processing in FPGAs.
- Develop software scripts with Matlab or Python for hardware test and setting-up.
- Test prototypes first on a test set-up, then in the machine environment with beam and produce test reports.
- Coordinate the series production, collaborating closely with colleagues in order to integrate these circuits into the overall system.
- Produce and manage the associated technical documentation.
- Participate in the operation, upgrade and maintenance of the beam control system of existing machines including the participation in an on call service and interventions during weekends, nights and public holidays. With the years this RF operation function will take more of your time.
Fast Digital and RF Electronics Designer Job Requirements
Qualification required:
- Bachelor's degree in the field of electronics engineering, or equivalent.
*Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications. In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with higher qualifications.
The experience required for this post is:- Relevant experience in electronics design and development.
- Relevant experience with field programming logic devices (FPGA).
- Experience with software scripting languages such as Matlab or Python.
The technical competencies required for this post are:- Design of digital signal conditioning and processing electronics.
- Design of electronics based on field programmable logic-based devices (FPGA).
- Design of analog signal conditioning and processing electronics.
The following technical competencies will be considered as an advantage:- Design of high frequency electronics.
- Experience with printed circuit layout.
- Basic knowledge of Controls Theory.
- Experience with software scripting languages such as Matlab or Python.
- Experience in the use of modern test instruments.
The language competencies required are:- English or French: spoken and written with the ability to draw up technical texts. The ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts would be an advantage.
Eligibility and closing date :
Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.
Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN ‐ the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states. Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.Fast Digital and RF Electronics Designer Application Information
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Fast Digital and RF Electronics Designer Summary
| Education Backgrounds: |
Electrical Engineering
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| Specialties: |
Hardware Design
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| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
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| Experience: |
0 - 2 years
5 - 10 Years
> 15 years
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| Languages spoken: |
English
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| Job Location: |
Geneva, Switzerland |
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