The Senior Electronics Design Engineer (SEDE) is leader of the design and development team of the Instrumentation Design Laboratory (IDL) at the University of Kansas. The mission of the IDL is to design and develop custom instruments and laboratory computing systems for research groups in the natural sciences and engineering and has supported the KU Research Mission for more than thirty years.
The SEDE independently applies advanced knowledge of scientific research and engineering principles and practices to create and maintain hardware/software solutions that support research and instruction at KU. A wide application of methods and concepts from multiple disciplines is required to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
The SEDE makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and devises new approaches to complex problems encountered and ensures that improvements and/or changes are implemented. The DSEDE will act as a technical lead or consultant on various projects while working closely with KU faculty and students. Creativity, foresight and mature judgment are needed.
The SEDE will participate in the joint design, development, and deployment of instrumentation for international collaborations. Opportunities to teach university courses and/or workshops may arise.
The SEDE supervises staff and student employees and collaborates with faculty and students. The SEDE manages all budget-related aspects of the lab.