Senior Instructional Lab Engineer

The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at CU Boulderis seeking a Senior Instructional Lab Engineer. The Senior Instructional Lab Engineer is a student-facing technical leader within the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at CU Boulder.

This position--known internally as a Senior Engineering Projects Consultant--independently develops and leads hands‑on learning initiatives, providing expert‑level support in data acquisition(DAQ), instrumentation, and electromechanical systems to support students and faculty across multiple engineering fields. This role designs and implements hands‑on skill building workshopsfocused on industry-relevant data acquisition hardware and software, sensors, and instrumentation. Additionally, the Senior Engineering Projects Consultant provides engineering consultations and project‑based technical mentorship, assisting students in selecting, implementing, and troubleshooting DAQ and instrumentation solutions for undergraduate and graduate coursework.

This role proactively collaborates with program and college partners to develop innovative engineering educationinitiatives that enhance hands‑on learning experiences and optimizelab resources for advanced testing and instrumentationapplications. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States shall be producedwithin three (3) days of hire. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Integrated Teaching and Learning Program at the University of Colorado, Boulder is a nationally recognized engineering educationleader. Our mission is to provide curriculum and support forhands‑engineering education, across all engineering fields,while applying our capabilities to broaden participation in engineering fields through strategic partnerships. The ITL Program is committed to honoring unique backgrounds and experiences. Join our team and help us build a more inclusive and diverse academic and engineering culture — apply today!

• Leads the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting ofall data acquisition (DAQ), instrumentation and testing hardware and software in the Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory(ITLL).
• Develops and teaches hands‑on technical skill buildingworkshops on data acquisition hardware (e.g., NI DAQs) and software(e.g., NI LabVIEW), microcontrollers (e.g. Arduino), single-board computers (e.g., Raspberry Pi).
• Provides ongoing technical support and mentorship to studentsapplying these skills in coursework and open-ended design projects.
• Guides students and faculty in experiment design, includingsensor integration (accelerometers, strain gauges, flow meters,force transducers, thermocouples) and test fixture development,ensuring robust data collection and analysis.
• Programs, debugs, and optimizes LabVIEW VIs, Arduino code, andother DAQ‑related programming languages as needed.
• Trains and mentors ITLP student and professional staff, toteach workshops offered during evening and weekend hours.
• Creates an inclusive, encouraging learning environment,adapting instructional techniques for students, faculty, and staffwith varying levels of exposure and expertise.
• Researches and integrates new equipment, technology, and methods to expand hands‑on learning opportunities,…