Research Engineer

• Conduct electrical and radiation testing for research and external customer needs
• Conduct sample preparation, including bonding, delidding, etching, physical characterization, packaging, and de-packaging
• Design PCBs and test hardware
• Mentor students and support training needs
• Develop and parameterize models describing radiation effects in electronics
• Develop test plans
• Plan and conduct radiation-effects testing at Vanderbilt facilities and off-site test facilities
• Write and publish papers describing technical results
• Prepare reports for research sponsors
• Present work at technical meetings and conferences
• Support multiple technical activities and a broad portfolio of research contracts
• Contribute to technical proposals, reports, and publications
• Support ISDE’s radiation test CORE activities
• Report administratively and functionally to the Director of the Institute

• Assist with modeling and analysis of discipline-specific engineering problems
• Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications, APIs, and interfaces supporting research and project goals
• Assist with cloud development, deployment, and integration of AI-driven and data-intensive applications
• Contribute to discipline-specific software systems and engineering tools
• Perform engineering and software design, implementation, testing, analysis, maintenance, and experimentation as directed by the Principal Investigator
• Prepare technical documentation for project deliverables, including software, web systems, and APIs
• Maintain expertise in emerging technologies and modern web frameworks
• Collaborate using version control systems and collaborative development platforms such as GitHub
• Recommend, implement, and follow technical standards and best practices, including secure coding and responsive web design
• Provide technical input for evaluating project direction and progress
• Create and deliver progress reports and presentations to project staff and stakeholders
• Share research findings, development processes, and technical knowledge with the Principal Investigator and research team
• Report administratively and functionally to the Principal Investigator
• Collaborate with Research Engineers, Research Scientists, Graduate Students, and stakeholders