Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of laboratory and field-deployable sensing, monitoring, and control systems. The FIE enables Argonne National Laboratory to provide products and services to DOE’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN), the Intelligence Community (IC), and non-IC federal agencies. Primary Responsibilities Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the current suite of software tools used for laboratory and field experimental operation within the group. This includes configuring, adapting, validating, and documenting these software tools to meet the varying needs of the experiments. This task will require the candidate to become fluent in our current software designs and be able to diagnose issues down to the network layer, including communication interfaces, embedded operating systems, and field-deployed network configurations. Design replacement software and hardware components to improve upon existing systems, with emphasis on reliability, maintainability, performance, cybersecurity, and field readiness. Design new electronics configurations which seamlessly merge with other existing systems. Design, develop, test, and integrate replacement software, firmware, hardware, and electronics components to improve existing sensing, monitoring, and control systems. Ability to travel up to 15% of the time is required. Travel includes field trials in domestic and international locations to deploy, test, develop, and gather data using specific sensing systems. Assist in long-term planning of project direction and scope as new opportunities arise, including system modernization and evaluation of emerging technologies. Position Requirements Education and Engineering Experience Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a closely related technical field and relevant engineering experience, or equivalent. Hands-on experience in soldering, cable assembly, use of test equipment, troubleshooting systems, and complex system integration of commercial technology into specialized platforms. Serve as a technical subject matter expert in applying hardware and software technologies relevant to the development and maintenance of scientific control systems. Software Development and Programming Drive end-to-end software and firmware life-cycle phases and source/release control in a variety of language environments (Python, JavaScript, R, C++, C); have experience deploying for various operating systems in both desktop and embedded systems. Be proficient in Python, and have development experience in the following technologies: embedded Linux, make utilities, C, C++, shell scripting, client/server applications, network communications, relational databases and user interface design, and web services. Experience with the design and maintenance of custom embedded Linux hardware and operating systems. Be self-motivated, detail-oriented with good programming disciplines including code documentation and version control. Modify existing Python-based control system software to meet future project needs. Be the lead architect for the development of new control system software utilizing modern design patterns, frameworks, and methodologies. Support and enhance existing legacy control system tools and applications. Experience with advanced techniques in the development of control system and sensing applications. Hardware, Electronics, and System Integration Proficient in the understanding and modification of existing schematics, printed circuit board layouts, interconnects, and cable design. Expertise in developing for common serial communication protocols (TCP, UDP, I2C, UART, SPI, and others). Experience with developing and implementing digital signal processing algorithms and hardware in real-time systems. Lead efforts to design and construct custom analog and digital printed circuit boards. Mechanical 3D CAD and design skills, able to assist in design and construction of field deployable test apparatus. Interface extensively with mechanical systems and have a fundamental knowledge of mechanical terms and schematics. Knowledge of the operation of radiation detection instrumentation. Cybersecurity and Field-Deployable Systems Well-versed in industry standard design practices in terms of software and network security, including secure design, configuration control, and protection of field-deployed systems. Experience creating and developing practical technical solutions in resource-constrained or field-deployed environments. User Interfaces, Databases, and Communication Experience with designing and creating intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to control system applications and working with end users through an iterative process to refine the GUIs. Background in creating relational database applications and web-based tools. Interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to multidisciplinary teams and end users. Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance. Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process. Position Levels and Salary Ranges The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD3 or RD4) depending upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position. The requirements for the desired levels are as follows: RD3 Level Bachelor’s and 8+ years; Master’s and 5+ years; Doctorate and 4+ years in electrical engineering, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $116,250 - $181,350. RD4 Level Bachelor’s and 12+ years; Master’s and 7+ years, or Doctorate and 6 + years in electrical, engineering, or equivalent. The expected pay range for this position is $138,000 - $215,280. Job Details Job Family: Research Development (RD) Job Profile: Electrical/Electronics Engineering 3 Worker Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Compensation and Benefits The expected hiring range for this position is $116,250.00 - $181,350.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here to view Argonne employee benefits! Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. 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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of laboratory and field-deployable sensing, monitoring, and control systems.

The FIE enables Argonne National Laboratory to provide products and services to DOE’s Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN), the Intelligence Community (IC), and non-IC federal agencies.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the current suite of software tools used for laboratory and field experimental operation within the group. This includes configuring, adapting, validating, and documenting these software tools to meet the varying needs of the experiments. This task will require the candidate to become fluent in our current software designs and be able to diagnose issues down to the network layer, including communication interfaces, embedded operating systems, and field-deployed network configurations.
Design replacement software and hardware components to improve upon existing systems, with emphasis on reliability, maintainability, performance, cybersecurity, and field readiness.
Design new electronics configurations which seamlessly merge with other existing systems.
Design, develop, test, and integrate replacement software, firmware, hardware, and electronics components to improve existing sensing, monitoring, and control systems.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time is required. Travel includes field trials in domestic and international locations to deploy, test, develop, and gather data using specific sensing systems.
Assist in long-term planning of project direction and scope as new opportunities arise, including system modernization and evaluation of emerging technologies.

Position Requirements

Education and Engineering Experience

Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a closely related technical field and relevant engineering experience, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience in soldering, cable assembly, use of test equipment, troubleshooting systems, and complex system integration of commercial technology into specialized platforms.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert in applying hardware and software technologies relevant to the development and maintenance of scientific control systems.

Software Development and Programming

Drive end-to-end software and firmware life-cycle phases and source/release control in a variety of language environments (Python, JavaScript, R, C++, C); have experience deploying for various operating systems in both desktop and embedded systems.
Be proficient in Python, and have development experience in the following technologies: embedded Linux, make utilities, C, C++, shell scripting, client/server applications, network communications, relational databases and user interface design, and web services.
Experience with the design and maintenance of custom embedded Linux hardware and operating systems.
Be self-motivated, detail-oriented with good programming disciplines including code documentation and version control.
Modify existing Python-based control system software to meet future project needs.
Be the lead architect for the development of new control system software utilizing modern design patterns, frameworks, and methodologies.
Support and enhance existing legacy control system tools and applications.
Experience with advanced techniques in the development of control system and sensing applications.

Hardware, Electronics, and System Integration

Proficient in the understanding and modification of existing schematics, printed circuit board layouts, interconnects, and cable design.
Expertise in developing for common serial communication protocols (TCP, UDP, I2C, UART, SPI, and others).
Experience with developing and implementing digital signal processing algorithms and hardware in real-time systems.
Lead efforts to design and construct custom analog and digital printed circuit boards.
Mechanical 3D CAD and design skills, able to assist in design and construction of field deployable test apparatus.
Interface extensively with mechanical systems and have a fundamental knowledge of mechanical terms and schematics.
Knowledge of the operation of radiation detection instrumentation.

Cybersecurity and Field-Deployable Systems

Well-versed in industry standard design practices in terms of software and network security, including secure design, configuration control, and protection of field-deployed systems.
Experience creating and developing practical technical solutions in resource-constrained or field-deployed environments.

User Interfaces, Databases, and Communication

Experience with designing and creating intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to control system applications and working with end users through an iterative process to refine the GUIs.
Background in creating relational database applications and web-based tools.
Interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to multidisciplinary teams and end users.

Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

The selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance.

Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process.

Position Levels and Salary Ranges

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD3 or RD4) depending upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position. The requirements for the desired levels are as follows:

RD3 Level

Bachelor’s and 8+ years; Master’s and 5+ years; Doctorate and 4+ years in electrical engineering, or equivalent.
The expected pay range for this position is $116,250 - $181,350.

RD4 Level

Bachelor’s and 12+ years; Master’s and 7+ years, or Doctorate and 6 + years in electrical, engineering, or equivalent.
The expected pay range for this position is $138,000 - $215,280.

Job Details

Job Family: Research Development (RD)
Job Profile: Electrical/Electronics Engineering 3
Worker Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time

Compensation and Benefits

The expected hiring range for this position is $116,250.00 - $181,350.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here to view Argonne employee benefits!

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation.

Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A.

You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

Background Check and Government Access Authorization

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.

Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Build Your Career at Argonne

Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne.

At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future.

To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers site.

To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology page.