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Mixed-SignalICDesignEngineer
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“Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer at CERN. Skills: Mixed-Signal IC Design, Analogue IC Design, High-speed CMOS circuits, Radiation-tolerant optical communication. Study architectures for analogue circuits. Define architectures for mixed-signal circuits”
Industry & Context.
Engineering problems analysis; Simulation methods
Work during nights, Work during Sundays, Work during official holidays, Work in Radiation Areas, Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience, PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience, National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
Nice to Have
Experience with electromagnetics (EM) simulation tools
What You'll Do.
Study architectures for analogue circuits
Define architectures for mixed-signal circuits
Design CMOS circuit blocks
Verify CMOS circuit blocks
Perform laboratory testing
Perform characterisation
Perform validation of circuits
Carry out radiation qualification
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work independently
Full Job Description
Join the CERN Experimental Physics Department and help develop next-generation detector technologies for future High Energy Physics experiments. As part of the High Speed Links programme, you will contribute to radiation-tolerant optical communication systems that combine custom ASICs, silicon photonics, optical modules, and FPGA platforms to enable reliable high-speed data transmission in extreme environments. We are seeking an Analogue/Custom IC Design Engineer to design and validate advanced communication ASICs and high-speed CMOS circuits for particle physics detectors. The role involves taking cutting-edge technologies from prototype development through to full system demonstrators. Your responsibilities * Study and define architectures for analogue and mixed-signal circuits that enable high-speed communication systems using silicon photonics. * Design and verify CMOS circuit blocks such as clock and data recovery (CDR) circuits, high speed clock distribution networks and high-speed analogue-to-digital converters (ADCs). * Perform laboratory testing, characterisation, and validation of circuits. * Carry out radiation qualification (single-event effects and total ionising dose) of manufactured devices. Your profile * A strong background in digital and analogue electronics, ideally in an IC design environment. * Familiarity with clock generation and distribution, including fundamentals of DLL, PLL, and CDR circuits. * The ability to solve engineering problems using a variety of analysis and simulation methods. * Hands-on experience in the design, testing and debugging of electronic circuits. * A strong team player who can also work independently. Skills * Design, simulation and layout of CMOS integrated circuits using Cadence Virtuoso. * Working knowledge of physical verification flows (DRC, LVS, PEX) using Siemens Calibre or Cadence PVS. * Knowledge of at least one of the following: optical receiver circuits, high data rate drivers (wireline, laser and/or extern
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