Integrator Engineer for Safety Critical Control Systems

Imagine what we could learn if we could build a microscope so powerful that it could look deep inside the very materials that the universe is made from. A microscope that could actually let us see the atoms and molecules that substances are made from. Imagine the new discoveries we could make, the new materials we could develop and how much we could learn about ourselves and our universe.

The European Spallation Source is the mother of all microscopes! It is one of the most exciting, innovative and ground-breaking,” Big Science” projects under construction today. Research with neutrons lies behind some of the most important materials and innovations which improve our everyday lives, our health and our environment – and ESS will be the most powerful neutron microscope when fully operational in 2027.

We have built telescopes that allow us to look into the deepest regions of space, and are now building a microscope so powerful it will allow us to the study the smallest objects – atoms – in the finest detail.

Come and build the future of Science with us!

About the role:

As our next Integrator Engineer for Safety Critical Control Systems you will:


• Be the main contact person for questions/issues related to the Accelerator, Target and Bunker Personnel Safety Systems.
• Capture requirements, needs and plans related to system life cycle management (including aspects for operation and maintenance and upgrades).
• Drive and coordinate development activities throughout all design phases with allocated resources, relevant stakeholders and report progress to Project Manager.
• Drive and resolve technical issues throughout all design phases and during operation phases with a standardized approach approved by Technical Lead.
• Drive and coordinate the development of the documentation for the related Personnel Safety System.
• Lead the activities for seamless integration of designated PSS into interfacing systems and parent system operation.
• Plan and coordinate tests and verifications for designated PSS.
• Support project during test phase and hand-over to Commissioning Package Leader.

About you:

First and foremost, we need someone who is suitably qualified and experienced. You need to hold a Master or Bachelor in Engineering, or other relevant experience. Above and beyond this, we really need a candidate with strong experience in electrical control systems design, sound knowledge of PLC programming and automation, prior experience in working with complex systems and within a multicultural environment, hands-on experience with designing, integrating, analyzing, and/or optimizing the performance of critical systems, experience in the field of developing and evaluating dependable architectures and designs for critical and complex systems, prior experience with technology evaluation. Ability to provide new and innovative technological solutions for complex problems, solid experience with requirements solicitation and verification. Previous experience of working in a cross functional role would be an asset, as would prior familiarity with the International Functional Safety Standard IEC 61511.

We are building ESS from the ground up, so we need someone who is comfortable not only following procedures, but also creating them. We attach great importance to personality and attitude, so we're looking for a real team player: Someone who is sociable, has excellent communication skills, who likes to collaborate with different people and who is committed to helping this amazing project to realise its full potential. We need a hands-on self-starter who is able to work in a structured, orderly, responsible and – most importantly – safe way.

The working language of ESS is English but it would be great if you could also work in Swedish as well. For this role, we need someone who can start as soon as possible! Shift work and occasional on-call duties will be required as necessary.

What can we offer?

Aside from the opportunity to work at one of only 4 linear accelerator-based Spallation sources on the whole planet, you can also expect:


• An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science.
• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging, exciting and fast-paced work environment.
• Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements.
• 30 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
• Flexible working arrangements and a real work-life balance.

Interested? We sure hope so.
If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website.

The closing date for application is Friday 29th July 2022 so submit your application as soon as soon as you can.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process or contact Daniel Nordin Baker – Recruitment partner – at daniel.nordin@ess.eu. For further information regarding the position, please contact Annika Nordt – Protection Systems Group leader – via Annika.Nordt@ess.eu

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at conny.wendt@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Yngve Levinsen at yngve.levinsen@ess.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application soon!

REF: ESD-18262-E