Sr Electrical Engineer

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) Electronics and Controls Engineering group seeks an experienced high-speed analog electronics design engineer to design and support custom high-speed/high-bandwidth circuits used on high-power laser systems. You will work independently with scientists and engineers within a team, writing requirements and documenting final assemblies.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience

Qualifications

• Design, assemble, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits and systems.
• Laboratory measurement techniques using high‑bandwidth oscilloscopes and RF/microwave equipment.
• CAD schematic capture and circuit simulation (SPICE) required.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules for projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and maintain high-speed electronic circuits and systems for laser experiments.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across disciplines, presenting project reviews.
• Document requirements, field equipment, and assemble final hardware.

Job description

Job Location

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Salary

Compensation Range: $86,900.00 - $130,300.00

Contract and Hours

Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Schedule: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Department

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ Work Shift: Range: UR URG 114

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Designs, optimizes, and maintains electrical systems, while also staying updated with emerging technologies and industry standards. May provide leadership, manage projects, and mentor junior colleagues. Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate fusion and high energy density physics. The LLE Electronics and Controls Engineering group is seeking an experienced high-speed analog electronics design engineer to design and support custom high-speed/high-bandwidth electrical circuits and systems used on high power experimental laser systems. The candidate will be working independently with scientists and engineers from other disciplines in a team environment writing requirements, presenting project reviews, designing/fielding custom equipment, and documenting final assemblies.

The successful candidate should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering and 3 years of experience or MSEE and 6 years of experience or equivalent training and experience.

Requirements

• Design, assembly, documentation, testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems Laboratory electrical measurement techniques, including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes and RF or microwave test equipment CAD schematic capture Component level circuit design and troubleshooting Circuit simulation with SPICE or equivalent Understanding of lumped and distributed circuit analysis Ability to work to a budget and schedule

Desired skills or experience

• Strong documentation skills Working knowledge of high-speed circuit board layout concepts, including grounding/shielding, microstrip transmission line, and reduction of parasitic elements Experience with nanosecond/picosecond timing and measurement Experience in a project management role Project budgeting and time management Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, skills, and techniques

University values

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.