Digital electronics engineer

Context & Job description

The ESRF’s Radio Frequency (RF) group designs, operates, and maintains instrumentation essential for increasing and stabilizing electron energy in the accelerator complex. To enhance the performance of the storage ring, the group is developing a digital Low-Level RF (dLLRF) system, featuring a fast RF feedback system to control both existing accelerating cavities and new harmonic cavities. In this context, we are looking to strengthen our team with a Digital Electronics Engineer.

Main Missions

• FPGA & Digital Electronics Development: Lead the construction and validation of the new dLLRF system based on Micro Telecommunication Computing Architecture (MicroTCA).
• System Adaptation: Adapt the dLLRF system developed at SOLEIL Synchrotron to meet ESRF’s requirements, as part of a collaborative agreement.
• Data Logger Development: Design and implement a fast data logger for post-mortem analysis of RF signals.

Key Responsibilities

• Finalize and validate architectural choices for the new dLLRF system.
• Develop the application framework (FPGA firmware), including optical communication links between modules to configure the fast-digital RF feedback system.
• Study, compare, implement and test digital regulation algorithms for the project.
• Complete the implementation, testing, deployment and documentation of the final dLLRF system in the accelerator complex.
• Participate in shift work as per ESRF regulations.

Further information may be obtained from Pawel Borowiec (+33 (0) )

Expected profile

Education:

• Higher university degree (Master or equivalent 300 ECTS diploma) in electronics engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years in digital electronics design and FPGA programming.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of electronic design, FPGA programming, and related tools.
• Strong background in technical programming for electronics, analog-to-digital and digital to analog conversion, signal processing.
• Experience with digital control algorithms, high-speed data processing, and data transmission.
• Familiarity with RF equipment is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Project and time management, teamwork, strong communication skills, and comfort in an international scientific environment.

Language:

• Proficiency in English (working language at ESRF).

Working conditions

Full time job under permanent contract. Part of your work will be done in shifts, following ESRF regulations

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What we offer:

1. Joinan innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
2. Collaboratewith global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
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4. Enjoya workplace designed to support yourquality of life
5. Benefit from ourcompetitive compensationandallowancespackage, includingfinancial support for your relocation to Grenoble

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Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.