Electrical Engineer - Department of Physics

Electrical Engineer

Department of Physics

The Grainger College of Engineering

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Physics in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for an ElectricalEngineer position to work in several areas within the department. Thisposition is responsible for the development of electronics and instrumentationneeded for nuclear physics and other physics group's research projects. Theywill collaborate with engineers, researchers, students, and faculty to solve highly complex technical problems to enable research innuclear physics and other fields. The incumbent will train students in aspectsof modern analog and digital electronics, and is expected to bring creativityand design capabilities to the tasks. Travel tooffsite laboratories and research facilities, including internationallocations 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 the University of Illinois and at other research facilities and national laboratories. Not limited to the following, 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 institution (eg. 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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-timeacademic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis. Theexpected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Applicantsmay be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will bemade until after that date. The budgeted salary range for this position is $75,000- $95,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience, while also considering internal equity. This position will beexpected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on afull-time basis per the University'sWorkplace Flexibility policy Sponsorship for work authorization isavailable 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 orbottom of this posting. Please upload your cover letter, resume, andnames / contact information for three references Applications not submitted through will not beconsidered. For further information about this specific position, pleasecontact Stephanie Swearingen at sswearin@illinois.edu. For questionsregarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

TheUniversity of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, dependingon the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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