Detector Safety Physicist (EP-ATL-SO-2026-148-GRAP)
Core
Lead the upgrade, commissioning, and definition of the Detector Safety System (DSS) for the ATLAS experiment's new sub-detectors and infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC applied physicist (safety systems & instrumentation)
Builds
Safety systems, monitoring infrastructure, and detector upgrades for the ATLAS experiment
Domain
High-energy physics / Large-scale scientific instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Safety system chains (analogue/digital sensors, alarms, interlocks), PLC wiring and testing, industrial communication protocols (I²C, SPI), electrical and thermal matching, electronic board development/manufacturing/assembly, large-scale collaborative environment operation
Preferred skills
SCADA systems (WinCC OA, OPC UA), Python software development
Technologies
PLC, I²C, SPI, WinCC OA, OPC UA
Responsibilities
Lead DSS testing and commissioning activities, monitor cable installation for DSS signal exchange, design safety matrices for new sub-systems, improve monitoring systems including water leak detection, upgrade central infrastructure components, maintain fire/evacuation/gas/ODH safety systems, present progress to coordination teams, supervise team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team supervision