Research Engineering Technician - Engineering

* Support the faculty investigator by maintaining and optimizing a custom real-time data acquisition software system to ensure stability, performance, and reliability across multiple hardware devices; troubleshoot system-level issues involving hardware–software interaction, data flow, and real-time performance; and create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides and user instructions. Primarily requires the use of Python and associated libraries (Numpy, PyQT/PySide6, Pandas), but may also involve the use of MATLAB/Simulink and C++.* At direction of faculty investigator, develop and integrate new hardware devices into the existing software platform using Python, including implementing data acquisition, visualization, and communication interface. May include use of makerspaces, machine shops, oscilloscopes and multimeters, Python, MATLAB, and C++.* At direction of faculty investigator, conduct experiments and calibrate equipment. Assist lab members in experiment set up and data collection during experiments. Monitor/evaluate experiments. Maintain records/reports.* Assist in facilitating daily lab operations such as: ordering supplies, overseeing supply inventory, managing lab documentation and records, coordinating device and supply shipments, etc.* Perform data analysis including statistical analyses and original coding if required.* Assist with writing interpretative reports/summaries.* Conduct literature searches.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics, or four years of equivalent education/experience in an engineering or sciences laboratory or research setting.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles and C/C++ is a plus.* Previous exposure to software concurrency.* Basic knowledge of hardware and simple circuits, or desire to learn.* Expertise with basic rules of computer coding.* Ability to learn new software independently.* Ability to communicate orally and in written form with others outside their discipline.* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; ) #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University