Design Engineer

Vor 3 Tagen


Geneva, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit
Job Description

Your responsibilities

Join the 'High Efficiency Klystrons' (HEK) project at CERN, located within the SY department, which is responsible for the accelerator beam-related technical systems.

This project focuses on developing innovative electro-vacuum technologies and improving RF power source performance for scientific, medical, and industrial applications. In this role, you will :

  • Collaborate with industrial partners and scientific laboratories worldwide to drive advancements in this critical area.
  • Support the development of new klystrons as part of a specialized team.
  • Perform detailed design and simulation of novel electro-vacuum devices using particle-in-cell (PIC) codes.
  • Engage with industrial partners, providing continuous feedback throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Participate in the final testing and validation of the developed devices to ensure optimal performance.

Your profile

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of electromagnetism and beam dynamics.
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency with modern electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS and CST.
  • Previous experience in the design and/or development of electro-vacuum devices is considered an advantage.
  • Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
  • You have a professional background in electronics, radio frequency (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.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 31st January 2025 at 23:59 PM (midnight) CET.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Target start date: 01-April-2025

This position involves:

  • Operations on electrical installations or in their vicinity (over 1000 Volt AC or 1500 Volt DC) requiring a specific authorization.
  • Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job reference: SY-RF-MKS-2025-1-GRAP

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

What we offer

  • A monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
  • Coverage by CERN's 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.
  • On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house 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 world's 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 http://home.cern.

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 world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part

 

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.



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