Detector Control System Developer(m/w/x)

## Job Description **Your responsibilities** The ATLAS Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is building a new Inner Tracking system (ITk) for its next phase of research at the High-Luminosity LHC. To support this upgrade, we are looking for a motivated candidate with a background in software, control systems, or instrumentation to join the team developing the Detector Control System (DCS) based on CERN's SCADA standard WinCC OA. We are looking for a Detector Control System Developer with solid technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in working on large-scale detector systems in a high-energy physics environment. Key Responsibilities: * Contribute to the development of the future DCS system for the ATLAS ITk detector. * Maintain and gradually update existing DCS instances used in ITk system tests. * Develop the interface between DCS and the data acquisition system. * Implement detailed monitoring of detector components. * Contribute to the development of DCS online software, including a detector finite state machine. * Perform architectural design and scaling studies for the final DCS system. * Foster collaboration between the current Inner Detector DCS team, ITk sub-project DCS groups, and the central ATLAS DCS team for smooth integration. * Participate in system testing campaigns when required. **Your profile** Skills: * Hands-on experience with detector control systems. * Profound knowledge in WinCC OA. * Experience in the development and operation of OPC UA servers. * Experience with common programming languages, like C++ and python. * Experience in operating and testing of large-scale detector systems. * Working well in multi-disciplinary teams and an international collaboration and presenting work to collaborators. * 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. * You have a professional background in Applied Physics (or a related field) and have either: * a **Master's degree with 2 to 6 years** of post-graduation professional experience; * or a **PhD with no more than 3 years** of post-graduation professional experience. * You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. ## Qualifications ## Additional Information Job closing date: 09.07.2025 at 23:59 CEST. Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Target start date: 01-October-2025 This position involves: * Work in Radiation Areas. * Interventions in underground installations. * Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: EP-ADE-TK-2025-97-GRAP Field of work: Applied Physics **What we offer** * A monthly stipend ranging between **6287****and 6911****Swiss Francs per month (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 Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.*