Electronics Shop Manager
Core
Lead the Harvard SEAS/Physics Electronics Shop by providing advanced technical expertise, designing custom electronic instrumentation, and supporting experimental research and teaching missions.
Role type
Senior IC electronics engineer (shop manager)
Builds
Custom electronic instrumentation, prototypes, and integrated research systems
Domain
Academic research / Physics / Electrical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Custom electronic instrumentation design, PCB layout, embedded systems programming, FPGA programming, microcontroller programming, soldering and electronics fabrication, troubleshooting and failure analysis, project management, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Analog circuit design, low-noise and precision measurement design, mixed-signal systems, sensor integration, RF and microwave techniques, laboratory instrumentation proficiency
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, noise analyzers, FPGAs, microcontrollers, PCB design tools
Responsibilities
Design, fabricate, and test custom electronic systems for research; mentor students and researchers on shop equipment and safety; manage shop operations, inventory, and budget; oversee equipment maintenance and calibration; ensure compliance with safety and university policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with operational oversight