Electronics Design Engineer for Scientific Instrumentation

Physics World Jobs; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer (EDE) in the Instrumentation Design Lab (IDL) within the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The position begins as early as February 1, 2027.

The role requires strong background in analog/digital circuit design, embedded C/C++, GUI design, PCB layout, high-speed data acquisition, and FPGA/CPLD implementation for scientific instrumentation. Candidates should have a minimum of three years in engineering research, with 6 months in the

Qualifications

• Minimum education/experience requirements as listed: high school/GED with 5 years related experience, or Associate's with 3 years, or Bachelor's with 1 year, or Master's in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• At least three years in an engineering research related occupation, including 6 months with the listed technical areas.
• Experience with analog/digital circuits, embedded C/C++, GUI, PCB design, high-speed data acquisition, microcontrollers (ARM/AVR), FPGA/CPLD, instrumentation development and debugging.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

C/C++ programming for embedded systems

GUI design

Printed circuit board layout

High speed data acquisition design

ARM and Atmel AVR microcontrollers

FPGA or CPLD implementation

Development of scientific instruments

Circuit debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Associate's degree with related experience

Job description

University of Kansas is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer (EDE) in the Instrumentation Design Lab (IDL) within the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The position begins as early as February 1, 2027.

The role requires strong background in analog/digital circuit design, embedded C/C++, GUI design, PCB layout, high-speed data acquisition, and FPGA/CPLD implementation for scientific instrumentation. Candidates should have a minimum of three years in engineering research, with 6 months in the