SRI International,has an immediate opening for a Research and Field-Test Engineer - Entry with experience in Electronics/Physics/Sensor development within the Advanced Technology and Systems Division, to support a variety of activities from cyber-physical systems to quantum sensing.

ATSD performs research and development across a wide range of disciplines from novel materials development to mixed signal integrated circuits, spanning design to implementation of advanced optical, quantum, radar, and imaging systems, transitioning technology from basic R&D to fieldable prototypes. We conduct this R&D for a wide variety of US government clients with applications ranging from basic scientific exploration to national security.

This position is on-site in Princeton, NJ.

The researcher will be part of a team of applied physicists and engineers, working on R&D projects to realize proof-of-concept demonstrations for government and commercial customers. A motivated and driven researcher will have opportunities to work across the full span of design, implementation, and testing of advanced prototype systems based on quantum sensor technology.

This position relies heavily on abilities to work in test environments with all levels of stake holders, solve problems rapidly, and enjoy open-ended technical challenges.

They should contribute at the individual level with guidance from more senior group members.

Duties include:

Data collection and analysis
• Creating test plans and leading test events
• System design, integration, and testing
• Field testing and measurement
• Engagement with end users and stake holders within the DoD community
• Travel will be required to support field testing

Skills and experience may include one or more of the following:

• Competence in a lab with test/measurement equipment
• Programming for analysis, simulation, and instrumentation (MATLAB, C/C++, Python, COMSOL)
• Multi-sensor integration and control; digital and analog signal processing and filtering
• Technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles (electronics, circuits, and electromagnetics)
• Have experience creating test plans, running test events, in field diagnostics and repair, and generating test reports
• Physical and mechanical intuition
• Hardware design and debugging
• Experience working with the Military and DoD community

Intangible qualities:

• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Effective in a laboratory environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Must possess a results-oriented approach
• An interest in multiple technical areas
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and changing environments
• Able to independently research solutions to technical problems, even outside of specific area of expertise

Qualifications:

• BS with 3+ years experience or MS with 1+ years experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics or other similar disciplines
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DOD Security Clearance is required

The salary range is: $77220.00-$114862.50. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.