Senior Electrical Engineer

Requisition # 2024-18749
Date Posted 6 months ago(4/9/2024 12:22 PM)
Department
PPPL Engineering
Category
Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time

Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and operation of state-of-the-art instrumentation and control systems in support of a wide range of current and future projects at PPPL.

 

A proud U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a longstanding leader in the science and innovation behind the development of fusion energy — a clean, safe, and virtually limitless energy source. With an eye on the future and in response to national priorities, PPPL also has begun a strategic shift from a singular focus on fusion energy to a multi-focus approach that includes microelectronics, quantum information science, and sustainability science. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us.

Responsibilities

Core Duties: 

  • Conceptualize system level to circuit level requirements & features - 20%.
  • Design, fabricate & operate analog, digital and power systems - 20%.
  • Develop FPGA and microcontroller firmware - 15%.
  • Understand and implement proper grounding, isolation and noise reduction and rejection schemes - 10%.
  • Mentor students, technicians, and junior engineers performing work in research and development of experiments, control, data acquisition and monitoring systems - 10%.
  • Daily operation and maintenance of control and monitoring system - 15%.
  • Develop design documentation and procedures for systems developed -10%.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering.
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Ability to work with a diverse set of scientists, engineers and technical staff with varying skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Ability and willingness to work in a regulated engineering environment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong Team-Player with the ability to motivate and educate others on the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Competencies must include experience with the following:

  • National Instrumental LabView Software environment.
  • Electronic design environments (Autodesk Eagle preferred).
  • Noise reduction schemes in electronics design.
  • Digital I/O.
  • Analog Data acquisition and signal conditioning techniques.
  • Generating and reading State Machine, Logic Flow and Interconnection Diagrams, Requirements - Documents, Failure Mode Engineering Analysis.
  • FPGA development process.
  • Mastery of standard off the shelf test equipment: (DVM, Oscilloscope, Logic analyzer).
  • Calibration of data acquisition equipment in varying environments.
  • Front Panel Data Port (FPDP) Hardware.
  • Programming languages (Python, C/C++).
  • Linux-based computer environments.
  • Version control Software (SVN, GIT).
  • Software development projects.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to physically lift, move, and install typical rack mountable equipment - 5%.
  • Can occasionally work in awkward positions by bending, stooping, crawling and climbing ladder - 5%.

 

Working Conditions: 

  • This position is an on-site position. 

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS


Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

Standard Weekly Hours

40.00

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver's License Required

No

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PPPL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory managed by Princeton University. The DOE prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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