Data Acquisition System Specialist

TRIUMF; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Acquisition System Specialist to join their innovative team. This role involves developing and supporting data acquisition systems for cutting-edge physics experiments. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring robust software development and deployment. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Extended health benefits

Vision care

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Maternity and paternity leaves

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data acquisition and experimental design.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Provide Data Acquisition support for local and offsite experiments.
• Develop readout programs for specialized electronics and detectors.

Skills

Linux operating system

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Scripting languages (bash, Perl)

Web-based languages (HTML5, CSS, JS)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MIDAS DAQ software

SQL databases

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Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

The TRIUMF DAQ group is responsible for the data acquisition for experiments at TRIUMF and around the world. This work involves developing the data acquisition conceptual design, writing the read-out software and helping the experiments with the DAQ commissioning. We manage locally close to 100 computers dedicated to data acquisitions. We also provide consulting expertise to off-site physics experiments in the form of DAQ concept, implementation, and deployment based on the MIDAS DAQ software package.

The position is responsible for providing overall Data Acquisition software development and support to the local and external physics community. The Data Acquisition Specialist plays a crucial role in preparation, implementation and operation of physics experiments at TRIUMF.

Responsibilities

• Provide Data Acquisition support for hardware and software deployment to a wide set of local and offsite experiments, with a particular focus on facilitating the overall DAQ teams efforts on the flagship TRIUMF ARIEL project.
• Given the needs for experimental support we expect the candidate to be working on-site at TRIUMF for at least 50% of days.
• Develop Data Acquisition readout programs for a wide variety of custom and specialized electronics and detectors, often working closely with the TRIUMF electronics development group.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the custom MIDAS DAQ system software package.
• Maintain hardware, operating systems and software for the large and varied DAQ computer cluster, with a special emphasis on enforcing and augmenting cybersecurity.
• Develop web tools and scripts for the DAQ group and wider TRIUMF community.
• Maintain proper documentation on all aspects of their work for operation and traceability.
  

Knowledge And Skills

Key required skills:

• Excellent knowledge of the Linux operating system and its configuration tools.
• Good knowledge of C, C++ and python programming.
• Familiar with scripting languages such as bash, Perl, Python
• Familiar with Web-based languages such as HTML5, CSS, JS
• Familiar with consumer PC electronics components and specifications.
• Demonstrate a sense of timeliness in completing tasks.
• Resourceful and showing initiative in their work.
• Eager to contribute to projects with a positive attitude, good team spirit.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; good ability to work with members of an international collaboration
  
  

Additional Valuable Skills

• Experience with Linux cybersecurity best-practices.
• Experience in data acquisition, experimental design, and instrument operation within a research and laboratory setting; particularly valuable to have experience with MIDAS DAQ framework.
• Experience with SQL-based database deployment, use and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.
• Experience with producing clear technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and convey technical concepts clearly.
  
  

Supervision Exercised

While the position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, the DAQ analyst may provide technical oversight or guidance to technicians and undergraduate students working on sub-systems or modules.

Minimum Qualifications And Years Of Experience

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g., physics, engineering physics, computer science, etc.) with at least 4 years of experience. Advanced degrees are a plus.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Position Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

35

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Salary Range

$68,800.00 - $86,000.00

Benefits Information

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
  
  

Application Closing Date

June 05, 2025

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As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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