Laboratory Engineer II

The Diagnostic Development and Integration (DD&I) Group at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), University of Rochester, is seeking a Laboratory Engineer to support the development and operation of advanced nuclear diagnostic instrumentation for use in the Omega Laser Facility. The DD&I Group collaborates with scientists on hundreds of sophisticated experiments per year on the various laser systems at the laboratory.

Responsibilities

Support the development and operation of advanced nuclear diagnostic instrumentation for use in the Omega Laser Facility; Interface directly with scientists, engineers, and technicians throughout LLE and with external visiting scientists; Lead development efforts, including project management, for new instruments to enable LLE’s long-term scientific mission; Support operation and maintenance of existing scientific instrumentation; Manage scheduling and conflict management for nuclear diagnostic systems and advise DD&I group lead on readiness and scheduling-related concerns; Provide engineering services in support of engineering and physical science research activities; Perform professional engineering work involving solution of engineering problems and/or design of specialized equipment and instrument systems; Develop assigned aspects of an investigation, plan experimental procedures, evaluate and validate data, and report findings; Troubleshoot and service commercial, in house built, and/or test equipment; Consult with other engineering and research specialists and maintain contact with vendors; May supervise staff assisting in experiments; Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience; Strong mechanical aptitude; Ability to work in a cleanroom environment; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; High degree of manual dexterity; Strong interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment; Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software as needed; Ability to qualify as a NYS Radiological Worker (certification provided at LLE); Technical background with experience working with optical, electrical, and/or mechanical systems including vacuum and pressurized gas systems; DOE Q-Cleared or ability to obtain Q clearance; Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics; Technical writing experience; Familiarity with nuclear spectroscopy equipment (e.g. Scintillators, Photomultiplier tubes) and high-speed electronic data acquisition.