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 Senior 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

You will contribute to a technologically unique, long-term R&D project involving the development of a superconducting linear accelerator.

Also you will work alongside experts from different engineering disciplines and collaborate with national and international research and industrial partners.

How do we work?
Our consultants work onlong-term projects on-site at our clients' locations. This gives you the time to immerse yourself in the content, build expertise, and truly become part of a project environment. You will join us on a permanent contract, with the possibility in some cases to transition to a permanent role at the client later on.

Additionally, you can count on:

• a salary tailored to your experience;
• a company car with a fuel card or a mobility budget;
• meal vouchers;
• insurance;
• net expense allowance;
• personal guidance;
• training and coaching;
• long-term projects with substantive challenges.

Do you prefer working as a freelancer? That is also an option. In that case, we ensure a transparent partnership and projects that align perfectly with your expertise.

• Company car
• Fuel card
• Meal vouchers
• Net expense allowance
• Training & development