Join the Berkeley Lab as an Instrumentation Engineer and dive into exciting, cutting-edge projects involving electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems for particle accelerators and scientific applications. You'll primarily support the Advanced Light Source program, a premier facility offering high-intensity photon beams for groundbreaking research. Your role will span the entire lifecycle of systems, from conceptualization to commissioning, offering a dynamic and challenging work environment.

What You Will Do:

• Receive general instructions for routine tasks and guidance on new projects while assisting in the development of advanced electronic instrumentation and data acquisition systems for particle accelerators.
• Tackle problems of moderate scope, analyzing various factors to determine appropriate actions within established procedures.
• Build productive working relationships both internally and externally.
• Apply electronic system design principles and research techniques to solve technical problems in accelerator instrumentation.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to provide recommendations, define requirements, and implement engineering solutions.
• Engage with engineers, scientists, graduate students, post-docs, technicians, operators, and administrative staff.
• Perform various engineering tasks, including developmental work, characterization measurements, electronic system design, chassis layout, and circuit board design.
  • Design and layout of analog/RF and mixed signal circuits.
  • Architecture and cabling design for analog/RF systems.
  • Software programming for test and measurement equipment.
  • Implement advanced test and measurement equipment in the field and lab.
• Engage in all project phases: design, implementation, review, integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Create documentation, baseline data, and operating/maintenance procedures.
• Assist in estimating scope, cost, and schedule for research and engineering projects.
• Document and present work at conferences and workshops; publish in relevant journals.
• Offer off-hours support for troubleshooting and commissioning systems.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain current training.

Additional Responsibilities as Needed:

• Contribute to accelerator physics and/or control systems areas of projects.
• Contribute to external collaborations.
• Work on self-contained sub-projects.

What is Required:

Instrumentation Engineer Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience; or advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.
• 2 years experience in designing, constructing, implementing, and maintaining electronic instrumentation systems/devices.
• Experience with printed-circuit board design software.
• Experience with analog/RF circuit simulation software.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based designs.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of project engineering, requirements, and design.
• Excellent communication skills and team player.
• Effective interaction with multidisciplinary experts.

Additional Requirements for Instrumentation Engineer Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience; or advanced degree; or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years experience in electronic instrumentation systems design, construction, implementation, and maintenance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is desirable.
• Knowledge/experience in accelerator physics and control systems.
• Experience with Mentor xPedition/PADS or Cadence Allegro.
• Experience with Embedded Processor or System-On-Chip FPGA systems.
• Proficient in Python or Matlab.
• Experience with network analyzers, data acquisition systems, frequency synthesizers, and oscilloscopes.

If hired at level 2:

The full salary range of this position is between $96,588 - $163,020 annually and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $108,660 - $132,816 annually depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

If hired at level 3:

The full salary range of this position is between $114,900 - $193,020 annually and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $129,252 - $157,980 annually depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Notes:

• This is a full-time 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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