Junior Survey Engineer (BE-GM-HPA-2026-129-GRAE)

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Job Description:

Join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN, where you will contribute to the high-precision metrology and alignment of critical accelerator components for the High-Luminosity LHC project. You will work with state-of-the-art surveying instruments, sensor networks, and alignment software to achieve sub-millimetre and micrometre-level accuracy in a challenging underground environment. Your main focus will be the support of the preparation, installation, and commissioning of the Full Remote Adjustment System (FRAS), including micrometric sensor deployment and commissioning.
Your responsibilities
* Prepare the deployment of FRAS system components (testing alignment equipment, sensors, and associated software, etc.).
* Install and commission the FRAS systems in the LHC tunnel.
* Perform high-precision metrology and alignment measurements of components to be installed as part of the HL-LHC project.
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Your profile
* Strong interest in the domain of high precision geodetic or industrial metrology.
* Experience of the instruments and the methods used in high accuracy metrology.
* Demonstrated curiosity and attention to detail.
Skills
* Knowledge and application of high accuracy survey methods and tools: laser tracker, digital and optical levels, etc.
* Preparation of mathematical models and algorithms (theories, concepts and algorithms related to the least square adjustment).
* Knowledge of programming techniques and languages would be an advantage: in particular, object-oriented languages and numeric platforms like Matlab, Python.
* Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
* You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
* By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Geomatics, Industrial Metrology (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
* You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
* Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
* Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information:

Job closing date: 26.05.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
Target start date: 01-September-2026
This position involves:
* Work in Radiation Areas.
* Interventions in underground installations.
* A valid driving licence.
* Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Job reference: BE-GM-HPA-2026-129-GRAE
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
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Global Benefits
* A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
* 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
* Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
* Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
* A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
* Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
* On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
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