Position Description

Senior Electronic Instrument Engineer

Job Category
Fulltime Regular

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Exempt

Benefits Eligible
Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Electronic Instrument Engineer to be responsible for all aspects of the construction of ultrasensitive, multiplexed measurement instrumentation within a highly collaborative team effort. Work directly with the principal investigator (PI) to become a key member of the team creating transformational instrumentation for single-cell proteomics. The role will be based in Pasadena, CA.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible for conception, planning, modeling, assembly, and characterization of ultra-low noise nanodevice readout (including cryogenic electronics), dc to microwave circuit design, software-defined instrumentation for massively-muliplexed baseband analysis, and software for instrument control.
• Electromagnetic modeling via CAD software such as COMSOL and HFSS.
• Design and simulation of electronic instrumentation using Spectre or equivalent and circuit layout using Altium or equivalent.
• Development of instrument control including synchronizing and interfacing between different system modules with LabVIEW, MATLAB and other software.
• Analysis of the instrument operation via analytic calculations and simulations with Python and/or MATLAB.
• System evaluation using precision electronic measurements; and network, spectrum, and logic analysis.
• Development of multiplexed microwave and baseband signal and data acquisition systems – including software-defined instrumentation – for high speed, high throughput measurement and operation.
• Independently, effectively, and expeditiously complete R&D (research and development) tasks.
• Quickly provide clear documentation for design and analysis and provide detailed notes on the ongoing work. Generate detailed written instructions (standard operating protocols) for engineering operations.
• Work in a team of different expertise and harmoniously contribute to a large, complex project. Assist in training, qualification, and supervision of less experienced technical and junior personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, experimental physics, or a closely related discipline.
• 2 years of experience as an electronic instrument engineer, research engineer, or equivalent position for large, complex research and development projects.
• Requires 2 years of experience in precision instrument development, including design and simulation of electronic instrumentation and circuit layout, development of instrument control including synchronizing and interfacing between different system modules, development of multichannel data acquisition systems, system evaluation using precision electronic measurements, and network, spectrum, and logic analysis.

Hiring Range

$97,000 - $136,900 per year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.