Firmware Engineer (index no. 6222-00)

14 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen

Research Field

Computer science » Other
Physics » Electronics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

13 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

41.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

6222-00

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

For the Photon Science Detector Engineering Group we are looking for a

Firmware Engineer
80 % or more, flextime

Your tasks
You will participate in the firmware development of next generation high-speed X-ray cameras with frame rates of several kHz. These cameras are able to produce several tens of GBytes per second of data. Therefore, the focus will be on firmware development for data readout in the detector and online processing in FPGA boards inside the data backend server. You will develop and test firmware in collaboration with the other firmware engineers and physicists in the group. You will also be involved in the development of the necessary firmware and software interfaces.
As our group philosophy relies on a strong teamwork, you will be able to get an insight in many aspects of detector development, from the design of the individual components of the detector to the pilot experiments at X-ray facilities.

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Electronics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• You have a Master’s degree in electronics, computer science or physics with experience in the programming of complex FPGA systems (Xilinx or Intel) in VHDL and knowledge in network technology
• Experience in embedded Linux systems, HLS, C/C++ and GPU programming would be appreciated
• You are highly motivated, can work independently and strive to contribute with new ideas
• You like to collaborate, enjoy teamwork and can clearly communicate in good English with people from different backgrounds

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

Your initial employment contract is for 3 years, with the possibility of extension.

Additional comments

For further information, please contact Bernd Schmitt, e-mail [email protected] , phone +41 56 310 23 14.

Please submit your application online by 13 April 2024 (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as a Firmware Engineer (index no. 6222-00).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Alina Rao, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland, www.psi.ch

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Paul Scherrer Institut

Country

Switzerland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://apply.refline.ch/673278/3348/index.html?lang=en&cid=1

Contact

City

Villigen PSI

Website

http://www.psi.ch/psi-home

Street

PSI West

Postal Code

5232

STATUS: EXPIRED