Research Engineer - Sr. Research Engineer - Elctronics &Embedded Systems - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Key Skills

C Programming, C++, Client Handling, Design, Mathematical modeling, Python Programming, User support and Troubleshooting

Job Description

Objectives of this Role:

• Enjoy working with high-aptitude teams across the Institute to build on your existing expertise by self/team-learning new skills to solve complex systems engineering challenges that benefit the world.
• Responsible for design, analysis, documentation, verification, and test of analog, digital, and power electronics for data acquisition, digital communications, power management, and embedded control systems.
• Develop, build, test, benchmark, modify in-situ (hack) and improve upon complex systems including electrified vehicles, energy storage systems and space flight hardware.
• Design, build and test niche application circuits and control systems for niche applications. Applications include new control capabilities, benchmarking and complex precision test stands.
• Benchmarking activities often involve real-time active modification of the system signals in-situ to enable precision test & measurement.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Design electronic components, systems, and products including analog, digital, and power electronics. Utilize computer-aided design and engineering software for design and simulation of circuits, systems, printed circuit boards, and assemblies (Altium, SPICE).
• Analyze circuits, systems, and data for troubleshooting, reliability, and effectiveness.
• Work with various engineers, clients, and management to solve complex engineering problems and recommend designs, repairs, and modifications to achieve project goals.
• Provide technical support, instruction, and documentation to staff and clients.
• Knowledge of embedded programming and scripting languages (e.g. C, C++, Verilog, Python, TCL) a plus.

Requirements:

• Requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 0-5 years: Circuit design (analog, digital, power)
• 0-3 years: Circuit analysis and simulation
• 0-3 years: Hands-on Research or Development
• 0-3 years: Programming/Scripting a plus (e.g. C, C++, Verilog, Python, TCL)
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section.

Job Locations: Ann Arbor, Michigan Or San Antonio, Texas

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