Electronics Engineer (Fixed Term)
The High Energy Physics group in the Department of Physics has a vacancy for an Electronics Engineer to join our team developing state-of-the-art electronics for particle physics experiments. This is an exciting opportunity to make important contributions to the upgrades of the Large Hadron Collider detectors at CERN, the DUNE neutrino experiment in the US, and to participate in future Research and Development initiatives.
The successful candidate will work within a small team comprising our lead engineers and technicians and will primarily take responsibility for the production, testing and commissioning of the upgrade electronics for the ATLAS and LHCb detectors. The role will involve close collaboration with physicists within the HEP group and with our partners (Engineers and Physicists) in UK Universities and more widely across the international research collaborations.
The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of the challenges of working with high-speed data transmission systems, high-performance FPGAs, as well as embedded control software. An aptitude for fault analysis and diagnosis are an essential requirement for the production phase and the provision of custom instrumentation for testing will require the candidate to have well-developed practical design skills. Control software and firmware skills are highly desirable. A methodical and organised approach and excellent communication skills are also essential. The candidate will be expected to hold a minimum of HNC in electronics. A relevant degree is highly desirable.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2026 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.
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If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Christopher Lester (lester@hep.phy.cam.ac.uk) or Dr Paula Álvarez Cartelle (palvarez@hep.phy.cam.ac.uk)
Please quote reference KA43106 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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