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The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a collaborative national center operated by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy. We are working to develop the scientific understanding and innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world. PPPL is one of 10 national laboratories in the DOE Office of Science, the nationâ™s largest single supporter of basic research in the physical sciences. Staff are Princeton University employees who receive generous benefits, including salaries, health-care, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. Learn more here: www.Princeton.edu/hr/jobseekers/.

We aspire to provide a positive work environment that respects all individuals. We are committed to affirmative action, equal employment, diversity, and inclusion. At PPPL, everyoneâ™s perspectives are welcomed and valued, resulting in a positive environment. We strive to make the Lab inclusive for all, and to help all staff feel valued and appreciated.

The Engineering Rotational Program at PPPL provides engineering graduates with the experience and relationships to prepare for future technical leadership. The two-year program consists of rotations through Engineering department projects and groups to develop your technical expertise through coaching, mentoring and training with leading engineers in the industry. Rotations cover a wide range of assignments across all phases of the engineering product life cycle, from analysis and design to installation, operation and more.

We are looking for team players with excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills, strong work ethic and leadership potential.

Are you interested in joining the worldâ™s brightest talent in solving some of the worldâ™s grandest scientific challenges of the 21st century? Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is doing just that! Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or mission support services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

No sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Associate Rotational Electrical Engineer performs work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The two-year job rotates incrementally through different groups and/or projects within Engineering, where the Associate is expected to strongly contribute to meeting project deliverables for each rotation.

The complete two-year program can cover all phases of a project lifecycle, where the individual will apply rigorous electrical engineering principles, skills and methods to solve complex multi-disciplinary problems.

Following the third rotation, the Associate Rotational Electrical Engineer has established a fundamental understanding of the role of a Electrical Engineer at PPPL and is encouraged to apply for a permanent position within Engineering depending upon job availability and contingent upon sound work performance. The Associate Rotational Electrical Engineer position does not guarantee a permanent or extended role following the two-year period.

If employment is continued with an appointment to a regular engineering staff position, you will be eligible for consideration into the new Princeton University Master program. A limited number of PPPL early career engineering staff could qualify to earn their Mastersâ™ Degree (tuition free) from Princeton University while being employed full-time at PPPL.

Core Duties:

• Work under the supervision, coaching and mentoring of an engineer in each rotation to perform detailed engineering work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Uses sound engineering principles including hand calculations, engineering design and analysis software and industry standards in tackling a wide range of technical challenges within the rotational program.
• Participates in preparing, contributing to or reviewing engineering documentation such as but not limited to: design requirements, design descriptions, interfaces, calculations, reports, memos and drawings.
• Oversee and may be directly involved in the fabrication, assembly and installation of equipment on the assigned projects.
• May oversee the work of 1-5 technicians in the fabrication and assembly of assigned work.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelorâ™s degree in Electrical or Computer engineering is required.

• Previous experience in a technical position, significant co-op experience, appropriate graduate level study, and/or practical and hands on experience in school labs and shops related to mechanical engineering discipline is highly desirable. Recent graduates may be requested to supply education transcript detailing coursework.

• No sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidate should have an academic level understanding of:

• Electronic Circuits.
• Circuits and board layout process.
• Semiconductors types, their functions.
• Digital Logic.
• Signal Processing techniques.
• Software Development process.

Some experience working with:

• Control systems.
• Embedded systems.
• Power delivery systems.
• A working knowledge of basic physical science is very desirable.

Skills:

• Soldering.
• CAD software (EAGLE is preferred).
• Circuit analysis software.
• Programming languages (C, C++, Python, VHDL/HDL).
• Technical writing.

Abilities:

• Exceptional communication, strong initiative, self-starter, self-advocating, highly proactive, with the ability to work with individuals having diverse skill-sets.

Certificates and Licenses:

• FE exam success and EIT status is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Covered earlier, the Rotational Engineering Program will have the candidate rotate incrementally through roles over a two-year period. This will expose the candidate to a wide variety of working environments at PPPL (Computer time, laboratory and fabrication areas, assembly / installation areas, etc.)

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