Instrumentation Research Engineer - Real-Time Systems & FPGA

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas invites applications for an Electronics Design Engineer to join the Instrumentation Design Laboratory. The role focuses on designing and deploying instruments and computing systems for engineering and science collaborations.

The position involves real-time embedded programming, high‑speed PCB layouts, FPGA/CPLD work, prototype testing, and multi‑institution project participation, with opportunities to mentor technicians and contribute to cross‑disciplinary research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant engineering experience or higher.
• 3 years in engineering research related occupation including analogue and digital circuit design, embedded C/C++, PCB layout, and FPGA/CPLD.

Responsibilities

• Real-time programming for data acquisition and control on ARM, AVR, Arduino or Raspberry Pi platforms.
• Electronic circuit design and high-speed PCB layouts with multi-layer boards.
• Prototype fabrication, testing, and developing test protocols with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• 3D CAD modeling for instrument packaging and assembly.
• PC application development and collaboration in multi-institution projects.
• Supervise technicians and participate in project planning meetings.

Skills

Embedded systems programming in C/C++

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

PCB design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB CAD tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

FPGA/CPLD implementation

PIC microcontroller

Job description

The University of Kansas invites applications for an Electronics Design Engineer to join the Instrumentation Design Laboratory. The role focuses on designing and deploying instruments and computing systems for engineering and science collaborations.

The position involves real-time embedded programming, high‑speed PCB layouts, FPGA/CPLD work, prototype testing, and multi‑institution project participation, with opportunities to mentor technicians and contribute to cross‑disciplinary research.