Electrical Engineer

SRI International • Princeton, NJ

11d • $63,873 • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 60 years, SRI has innovated, developed, and delivered next-generation imaging capabilities and systems for commercial, defense, space, and scientific applications. Today, the Center for Advanced Imaging is pioneering next-generation technologies that are changing the way we see and understand our world across the electro-optical spectrum. From design to fabrication, we develop and deploy complex imagers for space, scientific imaging, commercial applications, spectroscopy and more. The Imaging team is searching for an Engineer who can join a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the development of custom image sensor devices, modules, and systems for numerous commercial, and government applications.

The ideal candidate would support Electro-optic test and characterization, hardware integration, and software development with a focus on test and automation. Candidates with experience in only some of these areas will also be considered. The position will work on-site in the Princeton, NJ office.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• 0-3 years’ experience in APD, image sensor, or camera characterization and test desired, recent graduates with career interest welcome to apply!
• Due to government contract requirements candidates must be a US Citizen
• Knowledge of Electro Optic Principles and concepts with applications to imager and camera testing.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong PC skills.
• Analysis and laboratory automation experience desirable, including experience with automation and analysis tools such as Labview, Matlab, and ImageJ.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to deal effectively with clients.
• Must be familiar with common test equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, parametric analyzers.
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Must be effective in a laboratory environment
• Detail Oriented
• Must have desire to learn and experiment
• Good Documentation Habits

Nice To Haves

• Ability to troubleshoot circuits and systems desirable.
• Experience in use of schematic and layout tools would be a major plus.
• Knowledge of imager and camera performance parameters and tests desirable.
• Knowledge of Lidar Sensors, CCD and CMOS imager architectures a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and experiments to accurately measure Electro-Optic performance of Lidar Geiger-Mode APD sensors, silicon image sensors and cameras.
• Develop accurate and reliable electro-optic tests methods, systems, and procedures across R&D, prototype, space flight and production sensor platforms.
• Must be able to accurately and concisely present characterization results to clients, colleagues, designers, and managers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees