High-Speed Scientific Instrumentation & DAQ Engineer

Stanford University; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Scientific Instrumentation & Data Acquisition Engineer to support complex data systems, including firmware, software, and hardware integration across detector data paths. You will diagnose issues, work with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to scalable instrumentation for LCLS facilities.

The role requires a strong electronics and software foundation, experience with FPGAs, high-speed data links, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• VHDL firmware coding and simulation experience.
• Python and C++ programming experience.
• Experience designing and debugging electronics systems from concept to production.
• Experience with high-speed serial and optical links.
• Expertise with AMD/Xilinx-based FPGAs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Support deployed systems, including firmware, software, and hardware design, identifying and debugging issues in the LCLS Data System.
• Support firmware in FPGAs for front-end detector operation and back-end DAQ systems.
• Develop system diagnostics to improve stability and deploy them with engineering teams.
• Suggest and implement feature upgrades in firmware and software.
• Contribute to early concept designs for scalable diagnostics.

Skills

VHDL firmware

Python/C++

Electronics design

High-speed links

FPGAs (AMD/Xilinx)

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, electronics, or computer science

Job description

Stanford University at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a Scientific Instrumentation & Data Acquisition Engineer to support complex data systems, including firmware, software, and hardware integration across detector data paths. You will diagnose issues, work with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to scalable instrumentation for LCLS facilities.

The role requires a strong electronics and software foundation, experience with FPGAs, high-speed data links, and a proactive,