Computer Systems Engineer (EPICS/Blue Sky) – 100165
Division: AL-Advanced Light Source
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL, https://www.lbl.gov/) Advanced Light Source (ALS, https://als.lbl.gov/) Division has an opening for a Computer Systems Engineer to join the team.
Working within the ALS Photon Science Development group (PSD), will develop control systems for experiments conducted at ALS end stations using EPICS and Bluesky. You will work closely with beamline staff, the beamline controls team, and the computing group. You will develop and document maintainable configurations, develop EPICS device drivers, and configure and develop Bluesky experiment plans.
The Advanced Light Source (ALS) is a premier user facility within the US Department of Energy complex, serving nearly 1,700 users per year, utilizing light across the electromagnetic spectrum, from infrared through hard x-rays. Its beamlines are used to study chemistry, biology, materials science, and the most pressing topics of worldwide concern, including pharmaceutical development, energy sciences, and geophysics. The ALS is preparing for a major upgrade to become a diffraction-limited light source with coherent power orders of magnitude higher than is available today.
What You Will Do:
• Design, build, test, and maintain acquisition framework for ALS instruments.
• Design and implement EPICS control systems components.
• Implement Bluesky framework for instruments.
• Develop and maintain EPICS drivers for detectors and controllers.
• Integrate beamline controls system with data management and analysis frameworks.
• Work closely with scientists to capture requirements.
• Document systems at various levels from code comments to design and architecture specifications.
• Create end-user documentation and tutorials.
• Give occasional presentations to ALS staff.
• Collaborate with other Scientific User Facilities.
• Contribute to one or more open-source software projects.
What is Required:
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and experience of control systems using one or more frameworks (e.g., EPICS, Tango, etc.)
• At least three years of experience with Python and C.
• Knowledge and experience with software project management techniques such as revision control, build tools, and issue tracking, continuous integration (CI) tools and methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges.
• Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, engaging effectively with external collaborators and scientists.
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with the Bluesky controls project.
• Experience with hardware motion controllers.
• Experience with analog and digital components.
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL).
For full consideration please submit your application by November 9, 2023.
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Notes:
• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• This position has a targeted salary range of $8,883.00 – $11,103.00/month, which fits within the full salary range of $8,883.00 – $14,990.00/month. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule – a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=270864 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
Learn About Us:
Berkeley Lab (LBNL, http://www.lbl.gov/) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 16 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
The core values of the ALS reflect a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates who will support a culture in which each member of the community feels welcomed and valued. An ongoing commitment to recruiting and retaining a vibrant, diverse, and talented workforce is paramount to promoting a strong and successful lab community. For more information refer to the LBNL core values and the ALS mission statement and core values.
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