Electronics Shop Lead — Research Instrumentation

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harvard University is looking for an Electronics Shop Manager to support the research and teaching mission of the SEAS/Physics Electronics Shop. This role offers advanced technical expertise in custom electronic instrumentation and rapid prototyping and includes responsibilities for consultation, design, testing, and operational oversight.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics and engineering, with strong project management and interpersonal skills necessary for collaboration across disciplines.

Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electronics laboratory or research engineering.
• Proven ability to design, build, and troubleshoot custom electronic systems.
• Experience in mentoring students and staff in technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering consultation and technical support.
• Design and fabricate custom electronic systems for research.
• Manage day-to-day operations and resources of the Electronics Shop.

Skills

Electronic instrumentation

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Microcontrollers

FPGA tools

Job description

Harvard University is looking for an Electronics Shop Manager to support the research and teaching mission of the SEAS/Physics Electronics Shop. This role offers advanced technical expertise in custom electronic instrumentation and rapid prototyping and includes responsibilities for consultation, design, testing, and operational oversight.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics and engineering, with strong project management and interpersonal skills necessary for collaboration across disciplines.

Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.