Linux System Engineer HSE-RP-ILGRAP
Linux System Engineer HSE-RP-ILGRAP
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Your responsibilities
CERN designs develops and operates particle accelerators and experiments for scientific research to understand the fundamental laws of the universe. These activities may generate stray radiation due to the interaction between beams and matter. The radiation detectors installed close to the various beam lines and targets allow CERN to accurately monitor radiation levels. Within the Radiation Protection RP Group at CERN the Instrumentation & Logistics (IL) Section is responsible for the design and the development of this specialised equipment as well as its installation commissioning operation and maintenance.
Radiation monitoring is essential to enable CERN to operate its accelerator complex and related experiments while fulfilling its legal obligations to protect the public people working on CERN site and the environment. In this stringent context the RPIL Section has developed a new generation of radiation monitoring system called CROME for CERN Radiation Monitoring Electronics with very challenging performances and reliability requirements.
The new generation of the radiation monitoring system is running an embedded Linux operating system executed by an ARMbased System on Chip (SoC). The architecture of the SoC is built on the Zynq 7000 platform which provides a powerful combination of FPGA flexibility and ARM processing capability. Additionally preparations are underway for migration to the Zynq UltraScale which will further enhance performance scalability and reliability to meet the evolving demands of radiation monitoring applications.
We are looking for a talented and detailoriented designer of Linuxbased systems for embedded platforms with a focus on ARM architectures particularly UltraScale Zynq devices to join our team.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Develop configure and maintain Linuxbased systems and applications tailored for embedded platforms.
- Work on SoC platforms with a focus on UltraScale Zynq devices to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Design implement and troubleshoot heterogeneous computing systems based on ARM/FPGA architecture.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate custom hardware components with software systems.
- Optimize Linux kernel and driver performance for embedded systems.
- Contribute to system security reliability and performance enhancements.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including system specifications configuration guides and troubleshooting manuals.
You will work in an innovative and dynamic environment collaborating closely with electronics engineers and technicians. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cuttingedge radiation monitoring technologies while engaging in interdisciplinary teamwork to develop highperformance and reliable embedded systems.
Your profile
The ideal candidate will have good skills on hardware/software integration system performance optimisation and support innovative product development in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in Linux operating systems kernel configuration and driver development.
- Handson experience with SystemonChip platforms particularly UltraScale Zynq.
- Familiarity with heterogeneous computing architectures and development.
- Proficiency in C/C Python and shell scripting.
- Solid understanding of embedded systems realtime operating systems and lowlevel debugging tools.
- Fluent in English the ability to work in French would be an advantage
Beneficial Skills:
- Familiarity with FPGA development and integration workflows.
- Experience in HW/SW codesign and optimization for embedded platforms.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Experience with CI pipelines.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- You have a professional background in Computer Science / Electronics (or a related field) and have either:
- a Masters degree with 2 to 6 years of postgraduation professional experience;
- or a PhD with no more than 3 years of postgraduation professional experience.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Additional Information :
Job closing date: 08.04.2025 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01July2025
Job reference: HSERPIL202540GRAP
Field of work: Software Engineering and IT
What we offer
- A monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
- Coverage by CERNs comprehensive health scheme (for yourself your spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
- 30 days of paid leave per year.
- Onthejob and formal training at CERN as well as inhouse language courses for English and/or French.
About us
At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the worlds largest and most complex scientific instruments they study the basic constituents of matter fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on .
We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join worldclass subject matter experts on unique projects in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.
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Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
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