Test & Measurement Engineer (BE-CEM-MTA-2026-168-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
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.
- Introduction
- You will help design, integrate, and operate complex test and measurement systems in cryogenic, electrical, and controls environments.
Application process
- 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 GitLab, 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.
Company and context
- 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.
- At 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!
Additional details
- The role involves developing modern control and data acquisition systems using LABVIEW, C++, Python, and CERN controls technologies.
- Design, develop and validate software, controls and data acquisition architectures for superconducting magnet, cable and coil test benches, from functional requirements to acceptance tests.
- Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field.
- Understanding of superconducting magnet or cryogenic/electrical testing challenges, including quench detection, high-voltage protection, electrical insulation tests, noise, synchronisation, interlocks and safe acquisition. Technical competencies:
- Design, modelling and measurement of superconductors for magnets. Behavioural competencies:
- 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:
- 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 . Employment Conditions
- 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:
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job reference: BE-CEM-MTA-2026-168-LD
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Understanding of superconducting magnet or cryogenic/electrical testing challenges, including quench detection, high-voltage protection, electrical insulation tests, noise, synchronisation, interlocks and safe acquisition.
- Technical competencies:
- Design, modelling and measurement of superconductors for magnets.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- 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 .
- Employment Conditions
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
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Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
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