Digital Electronics Staff Engineer 2

Digital Electronics Staff Engineer 2Job ID6295LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job PostingsPosition Overview:The Technology Innovation Directorate at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a talented Electronics Engineer to contribute to development of state-of-the-art electronics systems used in a variety of scientific experiments and facilities.As an Electronics Engineer you will be part of the Edge Computing Systems department of the Instrumentation Division. This department is responsible for delivering the support instrumentation for many of the scientific programs at SLAC. In this role you will work side by side with our nation's leading scientific minds while also performing R&D on future approaches and technologies in the area of instrumentation. We pride ourselves in complex system design spanning concept, design, testing and operation and maintenance of high-speed data acquisition and electrical control systems for research instrumentation. Members of our team are encouraged to work in a variety of areas, supporting multiple diverse designs in a dynamic, energetic environment which values work life balance and comes with all of the benefits of being an employee of Stanford University.Some of our current key projects from Instrumentation Division include the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray laser and high speed X-ray detectors, FACET high energy electron accelerator, Cosmic Microwave Background Stage 4 (CMB-S4) telescope array to be deployed in the Andes and the South Pole, Next Enriched Xenon Observatory (nEXO) which searches for new neutrino physics, Light Dark Matter eXperiment (LDMX) and Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS), and development of flight hardware for future space telescopes.Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site and hybrid work options.Your specific responsibilities include:Specify and design circuit boards, both low noise analog and high speed digital, to support instrumentation systems.Architect and implement firmware in FPGAs to support both the front end operation of detectors and back end operation of data acquisition (DAQ) systems including embedded processor applications.Be part of the team designing the concept, architecture, and components of future advanced instrumentation systems.Perform characterization, calibration and integration of state of the art silicon detectors for use at experiments such as LCLS-II, nEXO, and CMB-S4.Support for detector system integration, including components such as silicon sensors, ASICs, electronics, firmware, readout electronics and data acquisition.Support the assembly, integration and testing of components for next generation instrumentation systems for a range of applications such as high-energy physics collider or fixed-target experiments, FEL x-ray sources and dark matter searches.Collaborate with other instrumentation development groups at SLAC and other scientific institutions.To be successful in this position you will bring:Bachelor¿s degree in electronics, physics or related fields and at least 2 years of experience in the following areas, or Master¿s degree in electronics, physics or related fields.VHDLfirmware coding and simulation experiencePython language experienceDigital circuit design, schematic entry and testingDebugging and testing of prototype boardsDesigning electronics systems and seeing modules and systems through from concept to testingDemonstrated expertise in AMD/ Xilinx based FPGAAbility to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.Strong analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex technical and scientific information are a must.Excellent communications skills and ability to work well in a research and development team.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.Proven project management and team leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with embedded signal processing in Vivado or Vitis High-Level Synthesis (HLS) is a plus.Experience with Altium PCB design tool is a plus.Experience with C++ is a plusDoctorate degree or equivalent in electronics, physics or related fields is a plus.SLAC employee competencies:Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected itiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating munication : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messagesRelationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve.Physical requirements and Working conditions:Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.Work standards:Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities: to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, Title: Staff Engineer 2Grade: KJob code: 0132Duration: Regular ContinuingThe expected pay range for this position is $116,000 to $170,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-23