Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory•Princeton, NJ

5d•$90,600 - $144,600•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you would serve as an Instrumentation & Control Engineer working closely with researchers, engineers, and technical staff to design, deploy, and operate systems used for control, protection, and diagnostics for plasma experiments at PPPL, as well as both international and national collaborations. This position will support the design, development, testing, and operational phases of projects undertaken at PPPL. It will require the successful candidate to work closely with scientific and other engineering and technical staff to develop novel solutions in support of such projects. A U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory managed by Princeton University, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is tackling the world’s toughest science and technology challenges using plasma, the fourth state of matter. With more than 70 years of history, PPPL is a leader in the science and engineering behind the development of fusion energy, a potentially limitless energy source. PPPL is also using its expertise to advance research in the areas of microelectronics, quantum sensors and devices, and sustainability sciences. Whether it be through science, engineering, technology, or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to contribute to our mission and vision. Come join us!

Requirements

BS or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
2+ years of relevant work experience in a professional environment.
Diversified knowledge of principles and practices in engineering instrumentation & control systems.
Familiarity with technology commonplace in the instrumentation and control space, including software, design tools, and underlying operating systems like MS Windows and Linux.
Team player with the ability to communicate ideas effectively to others with varying levels of technical skills.
Ability to work with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and technical staff with varying backgrounds.
Experience communicating designs through presentations and providing material for reviews.
Experience with hardware interfacing and control.
Experience with embedded controls/programming, including data acquisition, triggering and storage.
Experience with communication protocols such as TCP, UDP, Modbus, OPC.
Experience with software languages such as Python, C++, Labview.
Experience with software version control and configuration management.
Experience with requirements definition, creation of hardware and software design documents, test design and system integration.

Nice To Haves

Linux system administration
Ansible, Docker
SCADA programs such as EPICS
Database management and administration, eg SQL, HDF5 or MDSplus
Software CI/CD tools and techniques
Developing FPGA code and test benches using tools such as verilog
PCB design software such as Altium

Responsibilities

Design, Maintain and Support instrumentation and control systems: 60%
Daily operation and maintenance of Control and Monitoring Systems: 15%
Develop Diagrams, Drawings and Documentation for systems developed: 10%
Embedded device development and support: 15%
Hands-on work to test electronics, diagnose failures and render repairs if needed.