Mixed-Signal IC Test Engineer (EP-ESE-ME-2026-64-GRAP)
CERNGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Are you ready to work at the intersection of cutting-edge electronics and photonics technologies with the forefront of particle physics? Join the Experimental Physics Department and contribute to our detector R&D programme for future High Energy Physics experiments at CERN.
Requirements
- Define and execute electrical and functional test plans for ASIC prototypes
- Develop FPGA firmware and Python tools for test automation, data acquisition, and data analysis
- Design, review, or improve high-speed test hardware (PCBs, fixtures, cabling)
- Plan and support radiation qualification campaigns
Benefits
- A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 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