Electronics Engineer (Grant-Funded Opportunity)

Job Number:  J0322-1143

Job Title:  Electronics Engineer (Grant-Funded Opportunity)

Job Type:  Grant Appointment

Department:  Physics

Job Category:  Research

Number of Positions:  1

Salary (with Salary Rate):  80,000.00 - 0.00/Year

Employee Group: 

Salary Level: 

Hours Per Week:  35

Date Position Available:  01/04/2022

Carleton is a smart, caring and connected community that inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world. Carleton's faculty and staff strive to provide a superior learning experience for our learners who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world. Situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa.

The experimental particle physics group at Carleton University is seeking an Electronics Engineer to work in close collaboration with the experimental physicists in our group on the development and testing of electronics for use with particle detectors. We seek candidates with experience in the following fields:
• Characterization, validation and bring-up of individual Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC);
• Design of digital acquisition electronics based on field programmable logic-based devices (FPGA);
• Analog interfaces design, circuit simulations; or
• PCB layout design, prototyping, and board bring-up.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop system requirements as per experimental specifications. The position will also entail some supervision of the work of technical staff and students. The particle physics group has access to state-of-the-art software for IC/ASIC simulation/design (SPICE, Cadence), FPGA programming (Xilinx and Altera FPGA), and digital and mixed circuits design/verification (Verilog) in collaboration with the Carleton University Department of Electronics and CMC Microsystems.

The Carleton particle physics group has a wide research program that includes experiments at CERN (ATLAS) and SNOLAB. We are involved in detector development for experiments to be located at SNOLAB, detector upgrades for ATLAS with a focus on the ITk tracking detector, as well as major initiatives for next-generation detectors such as HyperKamiokande’s WCTE at CERN and radiation-hard semi-conductor tracking devices for future colliders (ILC, FCC). More information on our research activities can be found at: http://www.physics.carleton.ca/research/

The successful candidate must demonstrate:
• Minimum of a B.Sc. or a B.Eng. or equivalent*
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas and situations; and
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to define and assess problems and then act to address them.

*Priority may be given to applicants who have five or more years of experience in a relevant research environment.

As part of the Carleton experimental physics group, the electronics engineer will experience the challenges, rewards, and unique opportunities of working in scientific research as a member of diverse, inclusive, international collaborations.

The position is based in Ottawa although travel to the experimental sites may be required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

This position is required to work on campus. Exceptionally, since March 2020, many staff and faculty at Carleton University have been working from home in order to comply with public health requirements while continuing to provide services to support the operational functioning of the university. We are currently in the process of identifying positions that need to work on campus as part of our return to campus process. This position may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health requirements or it may have been identified as one of the roles that are required to work on campus. If this position is required to work on campus, the successful candidate will be informed of the health and safety measures that are in place to ensure their safety on campus. If there is a requirement to work remotely (it is possible that there could be a requirement to work both remotely and on campus), the successful candidate will work with the manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. Please note that once public health requirements permit, Carleton University will resume normal on campus operations and at that point there will be a timely notification provided by the manager and the requirement to working full time physically onsite will resume. Therefore, we are looking for candidates currently in or looking to relocate to the Ottawa area.

Additionally, Carleton University is continuing to maintain a safe work environment and requires mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 as per Public Health recommendations under the Reopening Ontario Act. As Carleton University requires that staff be available to attend on-campus meetings and to work, as required, in person, the successful candidate will be required to comply with this policy and be fully vaccinated before commencing employment. Subject to permitted exemptions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, if you are the successful candidate, your offer of employment will be conditional upon you attesting that you are fully vaccinated with a course of vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada and submitting appropriate proof of vaccination.

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