Power System Physicist/Engineer for the CMS HGCAL (EP-CMS-EC-2026-189-LD)
Core
Develop, integrate, test, and commission power systems for the CMS High-Granularity Calorimeter (HGCAL) particle detector, including low-voltage/high-current supplies and medium-voltage biasing up to 800V.
Role type
Power System Physicist/Engineer (IC)
Builds
Power supply units, DC-DC converters, cabling, and integration with safety/control/monitoring systems for the HGCAL detector.
Domain
High-energy physics / Particle detector engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power system testing and debugging, power electronic component construction and installation, specification and contract follow-up, detector component validation, noise mitigation strategy development, procurement management
Preferred skills
Experience with silicon- and/or scintillator-based particle detectors, large-scale electronic system procurement
Technologies
DC-DC converters, voltage regulation systems, cabling systems
Responsibilities
Follow procurement of power supplies and carry out acceptance and stress tests; Support commissioning during mass assembly and testing; Evaluate HGCAL performance impact of power systems and develop mitigation strategies; Oversee underground installation, cable installation, connectorisation, and integration with safety/monitoring systems.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
