Starfire is seeking a highly motivated persons to join our technical engineering team to support particle accelerator production, test, and validation. We seek candidates for two similar roles: (1) electrostatic high-voltage accelerators and (2) electromagnetic pulsed microwave accelerators. In both roles, the candidate will support electronic circuit assembly, electronics subsystem fabrication & testing, support digital & analog communications with embedded microcontrollers, and support high-voltage and plasma source testing and measurement.
We seek candidates familiar with electronic test and measurement, data acquisition and analysis. Familiarity with electronic hardware and/or electrical systems from an assembly and testing perspective. Building on your base electronics knowledge, we will provide job-specific training unique to our products and technologies. You will enjoy “hands-on” work alongside the scientific team supporting on a diverse set of applications.
For candidates with B.S. degrees, this position is eligible to earn an “on-the-job” Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree through a professional program between Starfire and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Plasma Engineering or Electrical Engineering. If eligible and meeting requirements, Starfire will reimburse tuition costs for the M.Eng. while working 75% full time over a two-year period. The M.Eng. capstone project will be directly relevant to work at Starfire.
Job Summary:
Responsible for making components, assembling subsystems, constructing test fixtures, and performing system testing for nGen® and Centurion® particle accelerators. Emphasis on electronics, microelectronics, and controls. Perform physical and electronic property assessments, and present data to the R&D team and customers.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Perform component fabrication, assembly, integration, and hardware testing.
• Apply electronics test/debug experience to prototype and production assemblies.
• Assist systems and R&D engineers meeting milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate consistently and openly with engineers, technicians, and managers.
• Actively pursue effective collaboration with other team members.
Required Qualifications:
• Relevant associate degree or Baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience:
• e.g., Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technician, Auto Technician, Controls Technician
• Capability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Desire to learn, appreciates hands-on work, strong mechanical aptitude, and experience with electronics
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Proficient with MS Office Software & Teams Flexible and willing to work with multiple functional groups within the company.
• Able to lift 50lbs. and perform physical tasks in various positions: standing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, etc.
Desired Qualifications:
• Minimum 3+ years’ work experiences
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Electronics repair/rework
• Radio frequency electronics
• FPGA programming (Verilog), C# programming .NET framework
• Familiarity with Solidworks and Mechanical Design
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Passionate about technology and looking to apply that passion to a career.
Salary commensurate with experience. Immediate start date.
This position is restricted to U.S. Persons only.
Send CV/resume and cover letter to hr@starfireindustries.com.