Research Specialist 1 or 2 (Electronics Development Group)

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Job Posting Title:

Research Specialist 1 or 2 (Electronics Development Group)

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Science - PA - Electronics (Jeffery C Blackmon Jr. (00011859) (Inherited))

Work Location:

0133 J.W. Nicholson Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Electronics Development Group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy is seeking an electronics technician (research specialist 1 or 2). The Electronics Development Group provides comprehensive technical support for the teaching and research missions of the Department of Physics and Astronomy including the design and fabrication of specialized electronic circuits, instruments and systems, maintenance of custom built and commercial instruments, and general technical support to faculty, staff and students.

Research Specialist 1 Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and maintain a wide variety of scientific instruments used in the teaching and research missions of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and other departments.  Provide custom modifications to instruments and equipment for specialized purposes including interfacing scientific instruments to computer systems.
• Fabricate custom electronic instrumentation under the overall direction of the Electronic Development Group manager or faculty supervisor.  Fabrication may be at the circuit, board, or system level and may involve analog, digital and power systems.  Layout of printed circuit boards using CAD techniques.  Produce engineering drawings and technical documentation.  Test and evaluate prototype and final instrumentation, report results and make decisions or suggestions for product improvement. 
• Provide technical assistance, instruction and consultation to faculty, students and staff members for resolution of technical problems. Determine and order parts and supplies necessary for completion of assigned projects.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described above.

Research Specialist 2 Responsibilities:

• Assist with project planning. Provide cost estimates and design reviews. Create and implement plans for prototypes.  Evaluate test results and make decisions for product development.  Serve as project or systems engineer as required. Determine and order parts and supplies necessary for completion of assigned projects.
• Design, implementation and repair of electronic circuits, instruments and systems for experimental research.  Systems may include analog and digital electronics, hardware/software co-design, embedded processors, field programmable gate arrays (FPGA), complex programmable logic devices (CPLD), data acquisition systems, and electronic monitoring/control systems. Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and maintain a wide variety of scientific instruments used in the teaching and research missions of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and other departments.  Provide custom modifications to instruments and equipment for specialized purposes including interfacing scientific instruments to computer systems.
• Recommend, write specifications for and coordinate procurement of electronic and computer components, instruments and systems. Participate in hiring, counseling, and training of student employees.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor and/or department chair.

Minimum Qualifications: (Research specialist 1) Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or closely related field with one year of related experience. (Research specialist 2) Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or closely related field with three years of related experience.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply -- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide letter of application, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Transcripts may be submitted; however, original transcripts will be required prior hire. If the degree is not from the United States, a credential evaluation is required in addition to the official transcripts. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Thomas Kutter at 225-578-8310 or Kutter@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

January 13, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 13, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

N

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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