Instrumentation Engineer

$75,000 - $75,000/Yr

University of Wisconsin System - Madison, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Madison, WI

Educational Services

About the position

The Pegasus research group in the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Instrumentation Engineer to provide essential support for heating and current drive systems, as well as the broader experimental facility. This role is pivotal in the operation of the Pegasus-III Experiment, which is an ultra-low aspect ratio spherical tokamak and the only solenoid-free tokamak in the world. The experiment utilizes local helicity injection to initiate plasmas, and the group is preparing to install coaxial helicity injection and a microwave system to enhance its capabilities. The research goals focus on investigating non-solenoidal plasma startup techniques, studying impurities during plasma ramp-up, and developing models to scale these systems for larger devices. As an Instrumentation Engineer, you will be involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of instrumentation systems that are critical to the success of the Pegasus-III Experiment. This includes working closely with a team of engineers and researchers to ensure that all systems are functioning optimally and contributing to the overall research objectives. The position requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, particularly in high voltage systems and RF/microwave technologies. You will also be expected to engage in multi-physics modeling, utilizing tools such as COMSOL to support experimental design and analysis. This role is not only about technical expertise but also about contributing to a collaborative and innovative research environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for heating and current drive systems in the Pegasus-III Experiment.
• Design, implement, and maintain instrumentation systems critical to the experiment.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to ensure optimal functioning of systems.
• Engage in multi-physics modeling using tools such as COMSOL.
• Investigate non-solenoidal plasma startup techniques and study impurities during plasma ramp-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1+ year experience working with high voltage systems required.
• 1+ year experience working with RF/microwave sources and components preferred.
• 1+ year experience working with multi-physics modeling tools such as COMSOL preferred.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.