Senior Electronics & Systems Engineer – LLRF / Embedded R&D

Do you enjoy working on complex technology where different systems have to work together perfectly?

Are you an experienced engineer with a background in electronics, systems engineering, embedded systems, RF or electrical engineering? And would you like to contribute to a unique, long-term R&D project?

For a high-tech R&D project in Mol, Belgium, we are looking for a S enior Electronics & Systems Engineer to support the development, integration and commissioning of electronics for a new superconducting linear accelerator.

You do not necessarily need previous experience with particle accelerators. We are particularly interested in engineers with a strong background in LLRF, systems engineering, embedded electronics or electrical/electronics engineering, combined with experience in complex R&D environments.

Your role

You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the electronics supporting the accelerator.

Your role will be broad: you will work on the development of electronic systems, help integrate different technical subsystems and make sure that these systems work together as one reliable and well-functioning solution.

Your responsibilities will include

Supporting the engineering, integration and commissioning of electronic systems;

Contributing to systems related to Low-Level RF (LLRF) and beam diagnostics;

Translating technical needs into clear requirements, technical specifications and acceptance criteria;

Supporting system architecture and the definition of complex technical systems;

Supporting the integration and verification of different subsystems;

Developing and testing simulation models and prototypes to validate technical concepts;

Contributing to the development and verification of embedded electronics, FPGA and firmware;

Supporting the setup and management of dedicated test facilities where different systems are brought together;

Supporting installation, testing, commissioning and verification activities;

Maintaining technical documentation throughout the full lifecycle of the systems;

Working closely with internal teams, international partners and external suppliers;

Supporting technical procurement processes and supplier follow-up.

In short: you help develop complex electronic systems and make sure that all the different technical pieces work together as one system.

Your background

We are looking for a senior engineer with a broad technical perspective. You do not need to have every skill listed below. A strong background in one or more of these areas is particularly relevant:

LLRF / RF

• Experience with Low-Level RF systems;
• Experience with RF electronics or RF control systems;
• Experience with accelerator technology is a strong asset.

Systems Engineering

• Experience with system architecture, requirements and technical specifications;
• Experience with system integration, verification and testing;
• Comfortable working across different technical subsystems and disciplines.

Embedded / Electronics

• Experience with embedded systems engineering;
• Experience with electronics, FPGA and/or firmware;
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C or C++.

Electrical / Electronics Engineering

• A strong background in electrical engineering, electronics or a related discipline;
• Experience developing or integrating complex technical systems in an industrial or research-oriented R&D environment.

In addition, you

• hold a Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or a related technical field or equivalent by experience;
• are comfortable working independently and taking initiative;
• can switch easily between different technical topics, priorities and requirements;
• communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• have excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to haves

• Experience with procurement, supplier follow-up, collaborative projects or dedicated test facilities
• Knowledge of Dutch and/or French