Software Developer - Superconducting Undulators, C, Python (m/w/d)

Beschreibung

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

The Undulator Systems group at European XFEL is responsible to maintain the existing undulator systems as well as to develop the technology of superconducting undulators (SCUs) to be implemented in the European XFEL improving the performance of the photon beams offered to the users. In the next years tests of SCUs in the EuXFEL are foreseen. In addition, in order to characterize the SCUs two test stands are under development in collaboration with DESY.

For our Undulator Systems group we are looking for a

Software Developer (f/m/d)

The Position

• Working in close collaboration with other European XFEL and DESY groups to develop and implement superconducting undulators satisfying the user needs in the accelerator
• Development and maintenance of the software for the undulator systems and test stands
• Testing and commissioning of control systems
• Development and maintenance of undulator control system related databases

Requirements

• Degree in computing science or corresponding IT educations
• Knowledge and 5+ years of experience in C , Python
• Knowledge of .NET framework, C#
• Knowledge in TCP/IP network programming
• Experience with interfacing to Databases
• Experience using collaborative versioning and bug tracking tools (e.g. SVN, Git, JIRA)
• Knowledge and experience in Linux shell scripting
• Experience or willingness in working with hardware engineers to track issues
• Knowledge of Beckhoff Automation Technology, TwinCAT, PLC is considered an asset
• Communication skills and ability to work in a multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary team with English as working language

Our offerBecome part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress, participate in our international networks, and shape your life upon trust based flexible working times and telecommuting options. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany. In addition European XFEL provides a noncontributorycompany pension scheme, broad relocation benefits, as well as subsidized job-tickets and meals at our company restaurant. The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Company language is English, non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.

Reference number: E-304

Duration: This appointment is limited to 5 years.