Scientist for programmable logic and embedded software development
2025 | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
The group MSK is responsible for real‐time data analysis and fast-feedback controls of beam stabilization systems, radio frequency cavity control, special diagnostics and precision synchronization of particle accelerators at DESY. We are an international team of technicians, engineers and scientists who develop, install and operate complex instruments and embedded systems for the EuXFEL, FLASH and at PETRA.
Programmable logic and embedded software development for low-latency digital signal processing and control applications
Pin planning and commissioning of new hardware and preparation of post-production test firmware and software
Implementation and integration of new toolchains and techniques in our embedded software and firmware development framework
Analysis, design, verification, documentation, and maintenance of embedded software and firmware
Support for embedded software and firmware for particle accelerator operation
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. To support work‐life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Completed scientific university degree in electronics engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or comparable knowledge
Proven experience in embedded systems development with a strong focus on Adaptive SoCs and FPGAs from AMD (Xilinx)
Expertise in hardware description languages (VHDL required), C/C++, and scripting languages (Tcl, Python)
Experience with the Yocto Project and real-time operating systems as well as with the MicroTCA standard is beneficial
Proficiency in Linux and version control systems such as Git
Excellent English communication skills
The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position.
Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified ( sbv.desy.de ).
Programmable logic and embedded software development for low-latency digital signal processing and control applications
Pin planning and commissioning of new hardware and preparation of post-production test firmware and software
Implementation and integration of new toolchains and techniques in our embedded software and firmware development framework
Analysis, design, verification, documentation, and maintenance of embedded software and firmware
Support for embedded software and firmware for particle accelerator operation
Completed scientific university degree in electronics engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or comparable knowledge
Proven experience in embedded systems development with a strong focus on Adaptive SoCs and FPGAs from AMD (Xilinx)
Expertise in hardware description languages (VHDL required), C/C++, and scripting languages (Tcl, Python)
Experience with the Yocto Project and real-time operating systems as well as with the MicroTCA standard is beneficial
Proficiency in Linux and version control systems such as Git
Excellent English communication skills