Research Engineer: Instrumentation & Real-Time Systems Design

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Electronics Design Engineer (EDE) at the University of Kansas Instrumentation Design Laboratory contributes to real-time data acquisition, embedded control, and instrument development for research collaborations. The role involves detailed design of electronics, PCBs, and packaging, with hands-on prototyping and testing.

Qualifications include a degree in Electronics Engineering and 3+ years in research settings, plus expertise in C/C++, FPGA, and CAD tools.

Qualifikationen

• High school/GED with 5 years related experience or Associate's degree with 3 years related experience or Bachelor's degree with 1 year related experience or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 3 years of experience in an engineering research related occupation, including analogue/digital circuit design; C/C++ for embedded systems; PCB layout; high-speed data acquisition; PIC microcontrollers; FPGA/CPLD; instrumentation development; and circuit debugging.

Aufgaben

• Real-Time Programming for embedded systems in ARM, AVR, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi environments.
• Electronic circuit design for instrumentation using advanced ICs and microprocessors.
• PCB design and multi-layer layout (2–6 layers) for low noise and high speed.
• Prototype fabrication and testing with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and test protocols.
• 3D CAD modeling and 3D printing for instrument packaging.
• Application development for PCs.
• Supervision of technicians and assistants.

Kenntnisse

Embedded systems programming

Electrical circuit design

FPGA/CPLD implementation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB layout CAD tools

FPGA/CPLD design tools

Oscilloscope / Spectrum analyzer

Jobbeschreibung

The Electronics Design Engineer (EDE) at the University of Kansas Instrumentation Design Laboratory contributes to real-time data acquisition, embedded control, and instrument development for research collaborations. The role involves detailed design of electronics, PCBs, and packaging, with hands-on prototyping and testing.

Qualifications include a degree in Electronics Engineering and 3+ years in research settings, plus expertise in C/C++, FPGA, and CAD tools.