Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

$70,950 - $110,000/Yr

Brookhaven National Laboratory - Upton, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Upton, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at Brookhaven National Laboratory will be part of the Data Science and Systems Integration Program, focusing on the development, deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of software for beamline and accelerator instrumentation. This role involves collaboration with scientific and engineering teams to enhance experimental capabilities and support the operation of advanced synchrotron light sources.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to deliver software control solutions for beamline and accelerator instrumentation, including motion control systems.
• Develop software tools and services collaboratively within DSSI teams for NSLS-II.
• Collaborate within varied teams to troubleshoot technical issues and advance experimental capabilities for beamline and accelerator at NSLS-II.
• Contribute to the instrument and control system for the future accelerator upgrade and new beamline construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree and 1+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
• Working knowledge of developing in a Linux operating system environment.
• Practical knowledge of software and hardware engineering practices that include gathering requirements, design, testing, documentation, source code management and release procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of projects and tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or higher degree and 3+ years of experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), including EPICS driver support, and familiarity with various IO protocols such as UART, Modbus, SNMP and EtherCAT, etc.
• Experience with control software for scientific equipment, especially for synchrotron accelerator or synchrotron experiments.
• Experience with motion control technologies, particularly with timing-critical high precision positioner control.
• Experience managing distributed software systems with standard tools such as Git, Ansible, RedHat Satellite, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Supportive work environment
• Resources necessary for success