Join our team

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.

Would you like to work in an international environment and help out at the world's brightest X-ray source?

Then consider joining European XFEL, a new research facility of superlatives. European XFEL generates ultrashort and extremely bright X-ray flashes for studies in different disciplines like life sciences, chemistry, and materials research.

Our Controls Group is looking for a
Controls Software Engineer / Python Developer (f/m/d)

The position
As part of our Instrument Controls Integration team within the Controls Group, you will:

• develop control software solutions within our in-house Karabo SCADA Framework:
  • provide interfaces to hardware components such as PLCs and cameras
  • implement middleware solutions for higher level procedures to control our beamlines and instruments
• interface to the scientific instruments to advise on control software solutions, and gather requirements for control solutions needed by the instruments and beamlines
• contribute to facility-wide tools and enhancements for control software solutions
• participate in support the Controls Group gives to the facility, such as on-call duty and in the facility’s Data Operation Center

• master degree in Computer Science, Physics or an equivalent qualification
• strong experience in Python 3.6+ programming and asynchronous software concepts is mandatory
• proven experience in C++ programming is considered an asset
• proven experience in implementing control software solutions in a SCADA framework such as Karabo, DOOCS, Tango (and derivatives) or EPICS is considered an asset
• experience in the following fields is considered an asset: beamline control software, configuration management for technical or scientific, high level motion control is considered an asset
• good communication skills, especially in terms of communicating technical aspects is a must
• good command of English as a working language is a must

For additional information please contact Steffen Hauf (steffen.hauf@xfel.eu).

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found here.

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multicultural 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 non-contributory company 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-310
Duration: The appointment is limited to two years and may – subject to a later decision – be extended or become permanent.

Application
Please apply online and provide a cover letter next to a CV in English, as well as your work certificates in one single pdf-file.
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. The Europen XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.

Deadline: 24 April 2022

European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany
www.xfel.eu