Quality Control Readout Scientist (EP-ATL-TRK-2026-147-GRAP)
Core
Develop and validate software/firmware for detector readout and high-speed data transmission within automated quality control systems for the ATLAS Inner Tracker upgrade.
Role type
Quality Control Readout Scientist (High-Energy Physics)
Builds
Automated QC systems for silicon pixel detector modules
Domain
High-energy physics / Particle accelerator instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Detector readout systems, FPGA firmware development, Silicon detector module handling, QC testing of silicon detectors, Python, Software development tools (GitLab)
Preferred skills
Databases used in detector production
Responsibilities
Commission and operate complex data acquisition systems for testing detector components, Develop and validate software and firmware for detector readout and high-speed data transmission, Operate, maintain and optimise QC test setups including automation and data analysis software, Contribute to quality control testing of multi-module structures verifying electrical and thermal performance, Monitor component performance, document test results, and report production status
Seniority
Mid-level (Master's +2-6 yrs exp or PhD +0-3 yrs exp)