Ets Electronics Engineer

Ets Electronics Engineer

Job description

The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva is opening an application for a position of:

Electronics Engineer at 80-100%, 1 year renewable up to 3 years subject to available funding

at the Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics (DPNC) in the FASER research group

The Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics (DPNC) of the Faculty of Science is a very dynamic department with many notable contributions in various fields of particle physics. Within the framework of the FASER-CAL and FORTUNE detectors, which will be installed at CERN as part of the FASER experiment to study high-energy neutrinos
and search for new particles, we are looking for a junior electronics engineer, ideally with 1 or 2 years of experience in mixed analogue/digital PCB design.

The hired person will work in an R&D team in close collaboration with other specialists in electronics, software, mechanics and physics. Under the supervision of a senior engineer, the candidate will have to develop a new analogue/digital FEB (Front-End Board) from an existing obsolete version including FPGA, ADC and ASICs. This work consists of selecting components, drawing the schematic, sizing and performing analogue, power integrity and RF signal simulations, and routing the PCB.

The candidate will have to supervise the board manufacturing and carry out the final test of the assembled board. Depending on
the progress of the previous task, the work may also include the development, simulation and testing of the firmware/microcode intended for the FPGA embedded on the FEB board. The candidate will also have to assist researchers in commissioning this board and present the progress of the work at regular meetings.

Required title and skills

- Electronics engineer

- Ideally 1 year of experience in multilayer PCB design with Cadence electronic CAD tools in schematic (Orcad), placement/routing (Allegro) and simulation (PSpice)

- Knowledge of signal and power integrity (Hyperlinx, Sigrity ...)

- Knowledge of HDL languages (VHDL preferred) and FPGA design including simulation

- Proficiency in common office software

- Ability to integrate within a multidisciplinary group

- Very good knowledge of English (language commonly used within the research group) or French, and knowledge or ability to quickly acquire the other language

- Initiative and autonomy

Starting date

01.01.2027 or as soon as possible

Contact

For any further information, please contact Professor Anna Sfyrla (anna.sfyrla_at_unige.ch) or Mr Yannick Favre (yannick.favre_at_unige.ch)

Additional information

Interested persons are requested to submit their application online before 30/11/2026, on the University website at https://jobs.unige.ch where the announcement can also be viewed.

No paper applications will be accepted.

Job description

Electronics Engineer Position in the Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics (DPNC), FASER Group – University of Geneva

80-100%, One year, renewable for up to three years, subject to the availability of funding

The Department of Nuclear and Particle Physics (DPNC) within the Faculty of Science is a highly dynamic department with numerous notable contributions across various fields of particle physics. As part of the FASER-CAL and FORTUNE detector projects, which will be installed at CERN as part of the FASER experiment to study high-energy neutrinos and search for new particles, we are seeking a junior electronics engineer, ideally with 1 or 2 years’ experience in mixed-signal (analogue/digital) PCB design.

The successful candidate will work in an R&D team in close collaboration with other specialists in electronics, software, mechanics and physics. Under the supervision of a senior engineer, the candidate will be required to develop a new analogue/digital FEB (Front-End Board) based on an existing, obsolete version comprising FPGAs, ADCs and ASICs. This role involves selecting components, drawing up the schematic, sizing the circuit and carrying out analogue, power integrity and RF signal integrity simulations, and routing the PCB. The candidate will have to supervise the board production and finally test the assembled board. Depending on the progress of the preceding task, the work may also include the development, simulation, and testing of firmware/microcode for the FPGA embedded on the FEB. The candidate will also be required to assist the researchers in commissioning this board and to present its progress at regular progress meetings.

Required Profile and Skills:

• Electronics Engineer
• Ideally, 1 years’ experience in multilayer PCB design using Cadence electronic CAD tools for schematic design (Orcad), placement/routing (Allegro) and simulation (PSpice)
• Knowledge of signal and power integrity (Hyperlinx, Sigrity, etc.)
• Knowledge of HDL languages (VHDL preferred) and FPGA design, including simulation
• Proficiency in standard office software
• Ability to integrate into a multidisciplinary team
• Very good knowledge of English (the language commonly used within the research group) or French, and knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, the other language
• Initiative and ability to work independently

Location: University of Geneva, Faculty of Science, Physics Section, DPNC, 24, Quai Ernest Ansermet, CH-1211 GENEVA 4

Applications must be submitted via the university’s website before 30 November 2026 and must be accompanied by a covering letter stating the names of two referees who can attest to the quality of the candidate’s academic record, as well as a curriculum vitae. With a view to promoting gender equality, the University encourages applications from members of the under-represented gender.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills as well as your personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

In a spirit of parity, the University encourages applications from the under-represented gender.