Electrical Engineer for Safety Systems (EN-AA-CSE-2026-112-GRAP) — CERN
NewCHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
As an Electrical Engineer, you will join the Engineering Department (EN), specifically the EN-AA-CSE team, to work on the Future Circular Collider (FCC) study.
The Future Circular Collider study is developing designs for the next generation of higher-performance particle colliders that could follow the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
The FCC Feasibility Study investigated the technical and financial viability of the FCC at CERN.
- As an Electrical Engineer, you will join the Engineering Department (EN), specifically the EN-AA-CSE team, to work on the Future Circular Collider (FCC) study.
- The Future Circular Collider study is developing designs for the next generation of higher-performance particle colliders that could follow the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
- Your responsibilities
- The role includes technical and organisational tasks:
- Previous professional experience in the electrical domain such as: power converters, electrical networks, control systems, etc.
- Experience in safety and/or critical systems engineering. Would be considered as assets:
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- The role includes technical and organisational tasks:
- Carrying out fire risk analysis in collaboration with safety experts and members of the study team.
- Identification of possible solutions, both off-the-shelf and custom to reduce the fire risk to an acceptable level.
- Identification of needs for fire safety systems and of their high-level requirements.
- Design engineering - high-level design of electrical safety systems and cabling/powering requirements.
- Preparation of technical studies, cost estimations, project documents, and review of documents prepared by other participating groups and contractors.
- Development of quality plans and documents.
- Follow up on schedule, including participation in the FCC Technical Infrastructure WG and FCC Safety WG.
- Participation in personnel safety systems-oriented activities of EN-AA to gain hands-on experience with the particularities of these kinds of installations.
Key requirements
- Previous professional experience in the electrical domain such as: power converters, electrical networks, control systems, etc.
- Experience in safety and/or critical systems engineering. Would be considered as assets:
- Experience in the fire safety domain.
- Knowledge of radioactive environmental conditions and underground facilities.
- Initial experience in IEC 61508/61511 and EN 54 standards.
- Knowledge of French language. Skills
- Electrical engineering.
- Safety systems engineering.
- Quality management.
- Team working and communication.
- Adaptability and anticipation.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria:
Company and context
- 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!
- TAKE PART!
- More information about us, here: careers.cern
Additional details
- It will be housed in a new underground circular tunnel with a circumference of 90.7 km, and access shaft depths between 180 and 400 m, with eight surface sites and four experiments.
- Experience in safety and/or critical systems engineering. Would be considered as assets:
- Knowledge of French language.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-September-2026 This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence. Job reference: EN-AA-CSE-2026-112-GRAP
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Benchmark job: 200030 Electrical Engineer
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Experience in safety and/or critical systems engineering.
- Would be considered as assets:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
- Target start date: 01-September-2026
- This position involves:
