Senior Instrumentation Hardware Engineer

University of North Florida; Gainesville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida in Gainesville, FL seeks a Senior Instrumentation Hardware Engineer to lead the development, testing, installation, and maintenance of DAQ hardware for the APT program, including sensors, I/O devices, and chassis. On-site responsibilities cover field troubleshooting and integration with the instrumentation software team.

The role emphasizes calibration, deployment of embedded sensor protocols, and documentation of lessons learned from sensor deployments, calibration

Qualifications

• Develop DAQ hardware including sensors and I/O devices.
• Calibrate and test DAQ components; ensure field readiness.
• Collaborate with software engineer for integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing APT DAQ hardware such as sensors, controls boards.
• Coordinate testing and calibration of sensors.
• Develop Installation Protocols focused on embedded sensors.
• Develop Lessons Learned documenting successes and failures of chosen sensors, calibration procedures, installation procedures, etc.

Skills

DAQ hardware

Troubleshooting

Installation & calibration

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

## Senior Instrumentation Hardware EngineerApply: Gainesville, FL: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR103028**Department**Institute of Utility Security and Resilience (IUSR)**Compensation**$75,000.00 to $83,000 Annual**General Description/ Primary Purpose:**This position will focus on development of DAQ hardware (sensors, I/O devices, chassis, etc.) as part of the overall APT effort, including the HVS machines, HVS Test Tracks, and both Test Roads. The role will be responsible for the design, selection, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of the DAQ hardware. They will work closely with the Senior Instrumentation Software Engineer to ensure seamless integration of the comprehensive DAQ effort. In the field troubleshooting of the DAQ hardware is required. **This position is located on-site in the Pavement Research Unit of the FDOT State Materials Office in Gainesville, FL.****Job Functions:**The position requires a highly motivated and organized employee who is responsible for the following tasks:* Maintenance of existing APT DAQ hardware such as sensors, controls boards* Coordinate the testing and calibration of sensors* Develop Installation Protocols focused on embedded sensors* Development of Lessons Learned document detailing successes and failures of chosen sensors, calibration procedures, installation procedures, etc.**Required Qualifications**This position will focus on development of DAQ hardware (sensors, I/O devices, chassis, etc.) as part of the overall APT effort, including the HVS machines, HVS Test Tracks, and both Test Roads. The Senior Instrumentation Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the design, selection, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of the DAQ hardware. They will work closely with the Senior Instrumentation Software Engineer to ensure seamless integration of the comprehensive DAQ effort. In the field troubleshooting of the DAQ hardware is required.**Statement(s) of Understanding**This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorPursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.