Careers at LLE

POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate fusion and high energy density physics. LLE is currently seeking an experienced high-speed analog electronics design engineer in the Electronics and Controls Engineering group.

The successful candidate will design and support custom high-speed/high-bandwidth electrical circuits and systems used on high power experimental laser systems. The candidate will be working independently with scientists and engineers from other disciplines in a team environment writing requirements, presenting project reviews, designing/fielding custom equipment, and documenting final assemblies. Candidate should have a BSEE and 10 years of experience, or MSEE and 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE A THEORETICAL AND HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Design, assembly, documentation, testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems
• Laboratory electrical measurement techniques, including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes and RF test equipment
• CAD schematic capture
• Circuit simulation with SPICE or equivalent
• Component level circuit design and troubleshooting
• Understanding of lumped and distributed circuit analysis

DESIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Strong documentation skills
• Working knowledge of high speed circuit board layout concepts, including grounding/shielding, microstrip transmission line, and reduction of parasitic elements
• Experience with nanosecond/picosecond timing and measurement
• Project budgeting and time management
• Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, skills, and techniques

Candidates are invited to apply online at www.rochester.edu/jobopp.
Please apply to Job Opening ID 228290.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate fusion and high energy density physics. LLE is currently seeking an experienced pulsed power engineer in the Electronics and Controls Engineering group.

The successful candidate will design, build, and support custom pulsed power systems required for both high power laser systems and magnetic field generation. Working independently with scientists and engineers from other disciplines in a team environment, the candidate will write requirements, design and build solutions, and present project reviews. Candidate should have a minimum of BS and 10 years of experience, or MS and 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE A THEORETICAL AND HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Design, build, and operate high voltage, high current systems >10kV-DC charge voltage and >1kA-pulsed discharge current
• Design of pulse forming networks
• Fail-safe methods employed in electrical system design
• CAD schematic capture
• Circuit simulation with SPICE or equivalent
• Component level design, assembly, documentation, testing and troubleshooting of digital and analog electronic circuits and systems
• Data acquisition and electrical measurement techniques
• Strong mechanical aptitude

DESIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of printed circuit board layout concepts
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC techniques
• Experience with the precision timing of devices and systems
• Experience with vacuum systems
• Project budgeting and time management
• Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, skills, and techniques

Candidates are invited to apply online at www.rochester.edu/jobopp.
Please apply to Job Opening ID 228288.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate fusion and high energy density physics.

The LLE Electronics and Controls Engineering group is seeking an experienced high-speed analog electronics design engineer to design and support custom high-speed / high-bandwidth electrical circuits and systems used on high power experimental laser systems. The candidate will be working independently with scientists and engineers from other disciplines in a team environment writing requirements, presenting project reviews, designing/fielding custom equipment, and documenting final assemblies. The successful candidate should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering and 3 years experience or MSEE and 6 years of experieince or equivalent training and experience.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE A THEORETICAL AND HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Design, assembly, documentation, testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems
• Laboratory electrical measurement techniques, including high-bandwidth oscilloscopes and RF test equipment
• CAD schematic capture
• Circuit simulation with SPICE or equivalent
• Component level circuit design and troubleshooting
• Understanding of lumped and distributed circuit analysis
• Ability to work to a budget and schedule

DESIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Strong documentation skills
• Working knowledge of high speed circuit board layout concepts, including grounding/shielding, microstrip transmission line, and reduction of parasitic elements
• Experience with nanosecond/picosecond timing and measurement
• Experience in project management role
• Project budgeting and time management
• Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, skills, and techniques

Candidates are invited to apply online at www.rochester.edu/jobopp.
Please apply to Job Opening ID 235265.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate fusion and high energy density physics.

The LLE Electronics and Controls Engineering group is seeking an experienced electronic design engineer to design, plan, execute, and finalize medium to large scale projects. This includes taking requirements and executing projects from conceptual design to final integration. Tasks will include acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants, creating design solutions, project reviews and presentations in order to deliver solutions that are on time and on budget. The successful candidate should have an MSEE and 5 years of experience or BSEE and 10 years of experience or equivalent training and experience.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE A THEORETICAL AND HANDS-ON KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Design, assembly, documentation, testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems from prototype to production assemblies
• Component level circuit design and troubleshooting
• CAD schematic capture
• Laboratory electrical measurement techniques
• Circuit simulation with SPICE or equivalent
• Troubleshooting down to the component level
• Mechanical and electrical chassis design and documentation
• Cabling and harness documentation and fabrication

DESIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

• Familiarity with analog and digital circuit design and development
• Embedded programming
• Experience with FPGA or CPLD based designs
• Curiosity and a desire to learn new concepts, skills, and techniques

Candidates are invited to apply online at www.rochester.edu/jobopp.
Please apply to Job Opening ID 235309.