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Systems and Digital ASIC Engineer

Fellowship Fully funded
CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Switzerland 2026

Information

The Systems and Digital ASIC Engineer is a funded fixed-term engineering position within CERN’s IC Technology R&D team focused on system-level modelling and digital ASIC design for particle detector electronics. The role involves simulation, architecture-level exploration, digital integrated circuit design, verification, testing and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Contracts may be extendable up to 36 months and include on-the-job and formal training.

Benefits

Monthly net stipend (6,372 or 7,004 CHF depending on degree/experience); 30 days paid leave plus 2 weeks annual closure; health insurance for self, spouse and children; CERN Pension Fund membership; family/child allowances; relocation package; training including language classes.

Eligibility

Applicants must be nationals of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. By the application deadline, candidates must hold a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. Candidates with only a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. Applicants must never have held a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Application

Apply online via CERN's job application portal (SmartRecruiters) providing CV, diploma or certificate of achievement and any relevant documents.

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