Electronics and Instrumentation Specialist

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is a top 100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the University System of Maryland. The Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences seeks an Electronics and Instrumentation Specialist to support teaching and research laboratories in physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, and geosciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide general electronics and technical instrument support for classrooms and research labs in the Science Complex.
• Utilize electronics expertise to troubleshoot and repair research and instructional lab instrumentation.
• Consult with vendors on lab equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Consult with faculty and students on the design of new equipment and instruments.
• Improve lab efficiency through applied programming and technological support for existing and newly designed devices.
• Afford assistance with capital equipment purchase and installation.
• Maintain electronic shop in an orderly fashion and manage electronic budget.
• Manage supply of electronics components and replacement parts.
• Manage Electronics Shop budget.
• Afford guidance and support to students in projects involving electronics/electronic instrumentation.
• Serve as inventory coordinator for department laboratory equipment with TU Property Control.
• Coordinate property acquisitions and disposal with TU Material Management.
• Maintain an inventory of instructional laboratory equipment and plan for repair or replacement as necessary.
• Engage in professional development by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of programming, technologies, and design.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGA programming, and LabVIEW.
• Proficiency with tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators (including microwave), spectrum analyzers, soldering stations, and CAD software.
• Strong practical skills in analog and digital electronics and ability to diagnose problems specialized lab equipment and perform some repairs.
• Ability to manage multiple pressing priorities and tasks and follow up with internal and external stakeholders through closure.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to project a professional and positive image of the institution.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and foster an inclusive collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Experience working in academic laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with cryogenic and vacuum systems.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or mentoring.

Salary and Benefits

The targeted hiring range is $65,000-$70,000, and full university benefits include 22 days of annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. For more information on benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.