C++ Software Engineer for Fast Orbit Feedback Control

For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:

C++ Software Engineer for Fast Orbit Feedback Control

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 MSK group manages beam feedbacks, radio frequency controls, specialised diagnostics, and synchronisation systems for DESY's accelerators. We are an international team of technicians, engineers, and scientists who develop, install, and operate complex devices and embedded systems for the EuXFEL, FLASH, PETRA III, and the upcoming PETRA IV storage ring.

About your role:

Development of software concepts and software architecture including exception handling for fast feedback systems of the PETRA IV project
Review of software requirements, design and functionalities for the PETRA IV project
Software development and support for feedback test stands and hardware emulators
Integration of C++ control applications into large-scale accelerator control systems
Maintenance, refurbishment and upgrades of control software for the PETRA III accelerator

Good reasons to join:

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. 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. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

Limited: 2 years

About you:

MSc or PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related discipline or similar skills and experience
Excellent knowledge and professional experience in modern C++ (17/20/23)
Good knowledge on hardware interfaces and hardware programming based on FPGAs and SoCs
Professional experience in software development for particle accelerators or storage rings
Professional experience in middleware of large-scale control systems such as TANGO, EPICS or DOOCS
Good knowledge in compiling software specifications and requirements
Self-directed with a strong focus on high-quality work
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Fluent in spoken and written English

For further information please contact Martin Killenberg at +49 40 8998-3011, martin.killenberg@desy.de

Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. 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).

You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392

Deadline for applications: 31.12.2026