Director/Senior Electronics Design Engineer for Instrumentation Design Lab
Physics World, Kansas City, KS, United States
Director/Senior Electronics Design Engineer
Applications are invited for a Director/Senior Electronics Design Engineer (DSEDE) in the Instrumentation Design Lab at the Dept. of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas beginning as early as July 1, 2026.
This position requires an MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline with at least one year of experience in electronics design, or a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline with greater than five years’ experience. Candidates should have at least two years’ experience with high-performance PCB design, at least one year of experience with HDLs/firmware: encompassing coding, simulating, or optimizing FPGAs and CPLDs; expertise in modern analog, digital and mixed-signal electronics; and demonstrated evidence of creativity, inventiveness, and attention to detail, having successfully completed previous relevant projects.
The candidate will be responsible for managing the Laboratory and budgets and must have a demonstrated aptitude for leading a technical team for at least two years.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Application materials: resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) references. For first consideration, please apply before June 1, 2026. Inquiries can be made via email to gwwilson@ku.edu.
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Applications are invited for a Director/Senior Electronics Design Engineer (DSEDE) in the Instrumentation Design Lab at the Dept. of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas beginning as early as July 1, 2026.
This position requires an MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline with at least one year of experience in electronics design, or a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline with greater than five years’ experience. Candidates should have at least two years’ experience with high-performance PCB design, at least one year of experience with HDLs/firmware: encompassing coding, simulating, or optimizing FPGAs and CPLDs; expertise in modern analog, digital and mixed-signal electronics; and demonstrated evidence of creativity, inventiveness, and attention to detail, having successfully completed previous relevant projects.
The candidate will be responsible for managing the Laboratory and budgets and must have a demonstrated aptitude for leading a technical team for at least two years.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
Application materials: resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) references. For first consideration, please apply before June 1, 2026. Inquiries can be made via email to gwwilson@ku.edu.
KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and is the University’s Title IX Coordinator: the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.
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