Silicon Photonics Characterisation and Design EngineerNew
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:27 Aug 2026 (17 days left)Job ID:EP-ESE-BE-2026-109-GRAPSynced on:9 Aug 2026 (1 day ago)
Pay and conditions
Salary
CHF 6,372–7,004 per month
Source: CERN Careers.
Job Description
CERN seeks an engineer to characterise and design radiation-tolerant silicon photonics components for next-generation particle detectors. The role combines laboratory measurement, optical simulation, data-link prototyping and technical reporting within the experimental physics programme in Geneva
Key Details
Position details
Experience level
Senior
Minimum experience
2 years
Category
Professional
Employment type
Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
Bachelor degree
Contract duration
24 months
Job areas
Language Requirements
Required
English, French
Summary of Responsibilities
- Characterise photonic integrated circuits in the laboratory
- Validate measurement results against optical simulations
- Design and prototype photonic data-transmission systems
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience or a PhD with up to 3 years
- Nationality of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State
- Spoken and written English or French
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from CERN Careers, on 9 Aug 2026.