Systems and Digital ASIC Engineer (EP-ESE-ME-2026-160-GRAP)

Job Description

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.