Florida State University · 5 days ago
Research Engineer - DC Field Facility (Level II-IV) NHMFL
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFlorida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking a Research Engineer for their National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The role involves developing and implementing specialized programs and algorithms, overseeing software maintenance, managing equipment control systems, and enhancing programming expertise to meet research objectives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement specialized programs and algorithms for applications including data acquisition, equipment control and monitoring, magnet protection systems, and custom database solutions using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or equivalent
Collaborate with research personnel and end-users to assess programming requirements, provide technical guidance, and resolve software-related issues
Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of research and laboratory software, including both in-house and external applications
Evaluate the scientific and technical requirements of specific programs, design implementation strategies, and establish priorities for phased deployment to support experimental objectives and optimize research outcomes
Manage and maintain equipment control system programming and associated servers, integrating modern communication tools into existing departmental infrastructure
Conduct research on emerging software systems and technologies, providing recommendations to ensure systems remain at the forefront of innovation
Advise on best practices for software development, project management, and the implementation of new tools to support research and operational objectives
Continuously enhance programming expertise to evaluate current systems and develop innovative software solutions aligned with departmental research and operational needs
Utilize, develop and apply machine learning, AI and data mining approaches to facility data sets to enhance automation, system monitoring and prediction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to seven years
Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels III - VI. Each level requires an additional three years of related experience
Benefits
Robust Total Rewards package
Compensation
Benefits
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Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
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2025 (152)
2024 (108)
2023 (106)
2022 (80)
2021 (33)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
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2025-11-24
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