Research Engineer I

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking a research engineer for the Ultrasound Imaging and Therapeutics Research Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia. This position involves designing and fabricating electro-mechanical systems while managing interactions with graduate students and clinical collaborators.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with preferred qualifications including experience in mechanical fabrication and programming skills in Matlab or Python. Join us to make a clinical impact through innovative research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related area required.
• Experience in mechanical fabrication and circuitry.
• Experience with ultrasound or laser systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate electro-mechanical systems.
• Maintain instrumentation and implement best practices.
• Serve as a technical source for laboratory researchers.

Skills

Mechanical fabrication

Circuitry

Programming in Matlab

Programming in LabVIEW

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related area

M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Ultrasound Imaging and Therapeutics Research Laboratory (ultrasound.gatech.edu) seeks self‑motivated and talented individuals to participate in and support operations of a research laboratory. Our mission is to develop and translate approaches, devices, algorithms, and agents with clinical impact based on a synergistic combination of biomedical imaging, image‑guided therapy, and bionanotechnology. The research engineer will provide technical oversight of the research laboratory operations focused on in‑vitro/preclinical/clinical imaging and will manage daily interactions with graduate students, post‑doctoral fellows, clinical collaborators, and other researchers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Designing and fabricating electro‑mechanical systems;
• Facilitate construction and maintenance of custom lab equipment (ultrasound transducers and imaging systems, laser systems, motorized linear axis and robotic positioners, etc.);
• Maintain instrumentation, implement best practices and training;
• Serve as a technical source for the researchers in the laboratory;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. (M.S. preferred) in science or engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Biology);
• Experience in mechanical fabrication and/or circuitry;
• Experience with ultrasound or laser systems including NDE, diagnostic/therapeutic ultrasound, nanosecond pulsed lasers;
• Programming skills in Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, C++ desirable;
• Ability to assess and remedy difficult problems and situations quickly and efficiently;
• Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment;
• Ability to work in a physical, hands‑on environment;
• Ability to act independently on technical matters pertaining to projects and laboratory;
• Exhibits creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in conducting research programs and projects.

Required Documents To Attach

• C.V. or Resume;
• Personal Statement (including a description of previous experience, research interests, and future career aspirations);
• List of References (3).

Contact Information

• Linda Dillon, [e-mail]
• Lucretia Allen, [e-mail]
• Shalonda Williams, [e-mail]

USG Core Values

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.

Background Check

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre‑employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening