Electrical Systems Engineer - 07317

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Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative and inclusive teaching and research university of academic distinction and public service where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to be active citizens of the world. Located at the Imogene Powers Johnson Center for Birds and Biodiversity in the 220-acre Sapsucker Woods sanctuary, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, where several full-time faculty teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, and manage world-class, mission-driven programs. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond.

The Bioacoustics Research Program (BRP) at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (CLO) is seeking a full-time Electrical Systems Engineer. BRP integrates the fields of behavioral biology, electrical engineering, and software engineering to answer questions regarding animal communication and behavior. This is accomplished by developing and utilizing acoustic and radio frequency instrumentation and related software to monitor and analyze populations of threatened and endangered species. Under general direction of the Lead Engineer, design, construct, test, evaluate and document unique, sophisticated tools and prototype technologies for research initiatives. Additional responsibilities will include assembling, and evaluating new and unique instrumentation, developing test procedures, conducting bench and field testing, and documenting developed systems, and work with other member of the engineering, marketing and fabrication teams to transition viable designs to production. This may require the ability to periodically perform extended and relatively strenuous field work in remote areas. Development work will often involve systems designed for a broad base of users external to the engineering team, often having a limited technical knowledge base. A high degree of importance is placed on arriving at clearly documented solutions to often complex technological problems.

One-year term appointment with possibility of renewal based upon availability of funding.

Applicants to provide resume and 3 references.


Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent; with 1-2 years related experience. Demonstrated ability to design, develop and implement complex electronics systems according to a set of requirements. Ability to develop testing procedures, execute tests, and analyze test results. Must have a working knowledge of computer languages/architectures, and communication protocols, with an emphasis on operating fundamentals. Must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the engineering team. Ability to travel to remote locations, including internationally, when necessary. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with C, C++, or MATLAB. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and passport. Preferred: Experience with object-oriented programming. Experience building equipment capable of collecting data suitable for signal processing and statistical analyses. Experience with JAVA, assembly language programming, DSP and micro-controller development, CAD tools, circuit simulation software. Experience in the scientific process, including the planning and execution of field research. Knowledge of animal communication, biology, ecology or oceanography. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Research SupportIthacaLaboratory of OrnithologyFull-timeStandardSusan Taggart1commensurate w/expResearch Support Specialist IEContract Collegetrue105749Electrical Systems Engineerfalse105749105749truefalse105749ApplySubmission for the position:

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