Senior Instrumentation Hardware Engineer

Department Institute of Utility Security and Resilience (IUSR)

Compensation $75,000.00 to $83,000 Annual

General Description/ Primary Purpose:

This position will focus on development of DAQ hardware (sensors, I/O devices, chassis, etc.) as part of the overall APT effort, including the HVS machines, HVS Test Tracks, and both Test Roads. The role will be responsible for the design, selection, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of the DAQ hardware. They will work closely with the Senior Instrumentation Software Engineer to ensure seamless integration of the comprehensive DAQ effort. In the field troubleshooting of the DAQ hardware is required. This position is located on-site in the Pavement Research Unit of the FDOT State Materials Office in Gainesville, FL.

Job Functions:

The position requires a highly motivated and organized employee who is responsible for the following tasks:

Maintenance of existing APT DAQ hardware such as sensors, controls boards

Coordinate the testing and calibration of sensors

Develop Installation Protocols focused on embedded sensors

Development of Lessons Learned document detailing successes and failures of chosen sensors, calibration procedures, installation procedures, etc.

Required Qualifications

This position will focus on development of DAQ hardware (sensors, I/O devices, chassis, etc.) as part of the overall APT effort, including the HVS machines, HVS Test Tracks, and both Test Roads. The Senior Instrumentation Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the design, selection, testing, installation, calibration, and maintenance of the DAQ hardware. They will work closely with the Senior Instrumentation Software Engineer to ensure seamless integration of the comprehensive DAQ effort. In the field troubleshooting of the DAQ hardware is required.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

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