CERN
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EmbeddedElectronicsEngineer
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“Embedded Electronics Engineer at CERN. Skills: Embedded Electronics, Firmware Development, C/C++, Microcontrollers, Ethernet. Develop and maintain firmware for high-precision, Ethernet-enabled embedded systems based on Cortex-M microcontrollers.. Implement and optimise features for real-time data acquisition and sub-microsecond synchronisation across distributed infrastructures.”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
Work in Radiation Areas., Interventions in underground installations., A valid driving licence.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures, particularly Cortex-M., Experience with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded platforms., Exposure to Ethernet communication protocols and real-time data acquisition concepts., Exposure in hardware-software integration, including debugging and testing embedded systems., Basic knowledge of version control systems (e. g. , Git) and collaborative development workflows., Problem-solving skills and eagerness to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment., Basic knowledge of electronics production and testing., You are a national of a [CERN Member or Associate Member State](https: //home. cern/about/member-states)., You have a professional background in Electronics Engineering (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.
Nice to Have
Experience working with RTOS would be an advantage.
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain firmware for high-precision
Ethernet-enabled embedded systems based on Cortex-M microcontrollers.
Implement and optimise features for real-time data acquisition and sub-microsecond synchronisation across distributed infrastructures.
and troubleshoot embedded solutions in operational environments
including testbenches and large-scale systems.
Conduct R&D on Gbit Ethernet
wireless communication protocols
and advanced timing synchronisation techniques.
Participate in code reviews
and continuous improvement of firmware libraries and tools.
Support system commissioning
and troubleshooting in collaboration with hardware and software teams.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded systems with broader data acquisition and control infrastructures.; Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of firmware libraries and tools.; Support system commissioning, performance analysis, and troubleshooting in collaboration with hardware and software teams.; eagerness to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment.
Communication Scope
Spoken and written English; commitment to learn French
Full Job Description
You will drive the evolution of high-precision, Ethernet-enabled data acquisition (EDAQ) systems using modern Cortex-M microcontrollers, ensuring sub-microsecond synchronisation accuracy across distributed infrastructures. Your role will span from maintaining and advancing our firmware codebase to deploying operational solutions for HL-LHC and testbenches, while pioneering R&D in Gbit Ethernet, wireless technologies, and ultra-precise timing protocols. Your responsibilities: * Develop and maintain firmware for high-precision, Ethernet-enabled embedded systems based on Cortex-M microcontrollers. * Implement and optimise features for real-time data acquisition and sub-microsecond synchronisation across distributed infrastructures. * Deploy, test, and troubleshoot embedded solutions in operational environments, including testbenches and large-scale systems. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded systems with broader data acquisition and control infrastructures. * Conduct R&D on Gbit Ethernet, wireless communication protocols, and advanced timing synchronisation techniques. * Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement of firmware libraries and tools. * Support system commissioning, performance analysis, and troubleshooting in collaboration with hardware and software teams. Your profile: * Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller architectures, particularly Cortex-M. * Strong experience with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded platforms. * Exposure to Ethernet communication protocols and real-time data acquisition concepts. * Exposure in hardware-software integration, including debugging and testing embedded systems. * Basic knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. * Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment. * Basic knowledge of electronics production and testing. * Experience working with RTOS
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