University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Electrical Engineer - Department of Physics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Overview
Electrical Engineer - Department of Physics at the Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Department of Physics seeks applicants for an Electrical Engineer position to work in several areas within the department. This position is responsible for the development of electronics and instrumentation needed for nuclear physics and other physics group research projects. They will collaborate with engineers, researchers, students, and faculty to solve highly complex technical problems to enable research in nuclear physics and other fields. The incumbent will train students in aspects of modern analog and digital electronics and is expected to bring creativity and design capabilities to the tasks. Travel to offsite laboratories and research facilities, including international locations, will be required. Duties And Responsibilities
Design, construct, assemble, test, and operate electronics and apparatus to be used in physics research in consultation with faculty and in coordination with research and engineering staff at UIUC and at other research facilities and national laboratories. This activity will include: Engineering design, procurement, assembly, testing and integration of electronic devices and scientific apparatus used in research labs at UIUC and/or at collaborating external institutions (e.g., LANL or CERN) for physics research. Computer-aided design, simulations, and manufacturing of electronic and mechanical components for research apparatus. R&D, manufacturing, testing, and implementation of:
low noise analog electronic circuits electronics operating at low temperatures digital FPGA based electronics
Design of electronics for slow control systems. R&D, construction, testing, integration and operation of particle detectors based on technologies commonly used in nuclear and particle physics experiments. Development of new types of particle detectors and targets used in fixed target and accelerator research. Development and implementation of software based on programming languages C, Python, and programming languages for FPGAs, including VDHL and Verilog. Train and support students and staff in electronics and scientific instrumentation. This may include teaching assignments in PHYS 404, Electronic Circuits. Modify, redesign, or repair experimental equipment and electronics. Continuously acquire additional new skills and techniques as needed to support the research in the nuclear physics group and other research groups. Serve as a liaison between Illinois faculty and researchers collaborating with engineers at external universities, national and international laboratories (e.g., LANL, CERN), and external fabrication facilities, with the goal to coordinate, integrate, and align all stages of electronics and instrumentation development with project requirements. Travel as necessary to offsite locations. Provide complete documentation, at the level required for publication of results in peer reviewed literature, of the assembly, testing, and performance of the apparatus built, including the maintenance of paper and CAD drawings and the use of paper and electronic scientific logbooks. Assume additional appropriate related duties to further the mission of the department. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or closely related degree. Two years’ experience in the design and fabrication of advanced analog and digital electronics for instrumentation applications in physics research. Two years’ experience in using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, amperemeters and voltmeters. Two years’ experience in using software and tools for the design of electronic circuit boards, their simulation and testing. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with low noise and low temperature electronics. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out software and hardware maintenance and upgrades for computers for data acquisition and for general use. Ability to travel to off-site laboratories, including international locations. Appointment Information
This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is available for this position. Application Procedures And Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 7, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Stephanie Swearingen at sswearin@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. Employment Details
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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Electrical Engineer - Department of Physics at the Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Department of Physics seeks applicants for an Electrical Engineer position to work in several areas within the department. This position is responsible for the development of electronics and instrumentation needed for nuclear physics and other physics group research projects. They will collaborate with engineers, researchers, students, and faculty to solve highly complex technical problems to enable research in nuclear physics and other fields. The incumbent will train students in aspects of modern analog and digital electronics and is expected to bring creativity and design capabilities to the tasks. Travel to offsite laboratories and research facilities, including international locations, will be required. Duties And Responsibilities
Design, construct, assemble, test, and operate electronics and apparatus to be used in physics research in consultation with faculty and in coordination with research and engineering staff at UIUC and at other research facilities and national laboratories. This activity will include: Engineering design, procurement, assembly, testing and integration of electronic devices and scientific apparatus used in research labs at UIUC and/or at collaborating external institutions (e.g., LANL or CERN) for physics research. Computer-aided design, simulations, and manufacturing of electronic and mechanical components for research apparatus. R&D, manufacturing, testing, and implementation of:
low noise analog electronic circuits electronics operating at low temperatures digital FPGA based electronics
Design of electronics for slow control systems. R&D, construction, testing, integration and operation of particle detectors based on technologies commonly used in nuclear and particle physics experiments. Development of new types of particle detectors and targets used in fixed target and accelerator research. Development and implementation of software based on programming languages C, Python, and programming languages for FPGAs, including VDHL and Verilog. Train and support students and staff in electronics and scientific instrumentation. This may include teaching assignments in PHYS 404, Electronic Circuits. Modify, redesign, or repair experimental equipment and electronics. Continuously acquire additional new skills and techniques as needed to support the research in the nuclear physics group and other research groups. Serve as a liaison between Illinois faculty and researchers collaborating with engineers at external universities, national and international laboratories (e.g., LANL, CERN), and external fabrication facilities, with the goal to coordinate, integrate, and align all stages of electronics and instrumentation development with project requirements. Travel as necessary to offsite locations. Provide complete documentation, at the level required for publication of results in peer reviewed literature, of the assembly, testing, and performance of the apparatus built, including the maintenance of paper and CAD drawings and the use of paper and electronic scientific logbooks. Assume additional appropriate related duties to further the mission of the department. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, or closely related degree. Two years’ experience in the design and fabrication of advanced analog and digital electronics for instrumentation applications in physics research. Two years’ experience in using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, amperemeters and voltmeters. Two years’ experience in using software and tools for the design of electronic circuit boards, their simulation and testing. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with low noise and low temperature electronics. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to carry out software and hardware maintenance and upgrades for computers for data acquisition and for general use. Ability to travel to off-site laboratories, including international locations. Appointment Information
This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. Sponsorship for work authorization is available for this position. Application Procedures And Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on November 7, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Stephanie Swearingen at sswearin@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. Employment Details
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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