Junior Software Engineer - Test benches

IT, Computer Science, Hardware, Software.

About us

At CERN, the European Organisation 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.

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The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Job Description

The BE-CEM-MTA section provides turn-key solutions for test, measurement and analysis projects.

Our tools have revolved mainly around offerings from NI (LabVIEW, PXI, cRIO). We implement applications and systems built using a selected set of National Instruments and Alliance Members' products. We provide CERN-wide LabVIEW support and we support a framework for Rapid Application Development (RADE) based on LabVIEW.

Within the BE-CEM group, there are several critical test benches for the LHC Collimators and Beam intersecting devices that needs to be maintained and upgraded towards the HiLumi installations. In addition the team is working on critical test and validation systems for future projects such as SamBuCa and DI/OT. 

As a Junior Software Engineer in the team, you will:

  • Upgrade and maintain validation testbenches and hardware.
  • Design and extend test hardware platform and environment.
  • Design individual test steps for various boards.
  • Design test-bench hardware.
  • Integrate results into a database.
  • Document and support the platform and tests.

Your profile

Skills

  • Good Knowledge of LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT and FPGA.
  • Good knowledge of Python, knowledge of pytest a bonus.
  • Comfortable with linux and its command-line interface.
  • Ability to come up with well-engineered solutions.
  • Able to communicate and understand the requirements from clients.
  • Document progress, development, implementation and challenges.
  • Seek help from and work with the team.
  • Work autonomously when needed.
  • Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
  • By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Software Engineer (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
  • You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
  • Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
  • Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

What we offer

  • A monthly stipend ranging between 5,196 and 5,716 Swiss Francs (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.

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

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Job ID Number: BE-CEM-MTA-2025-89-GRAE
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  • Deadline
    Today
  • Starting
    September 2025
  • Salary
    5,196 - 5,716 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax) + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's or Master's
  • Location
    Geneva (Switzerland)
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Preferred Disciplines...
  • Computer Science
  • Hardware
  • Information Technology
  • Software/Systems
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