Research Engineer, Level I; Applications Development - NHMFL

Department

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

This position focuses on designing and implementing programs and algorithms to support magnet operations and user-facing scientific experiments, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and operational uptime while enabling advanced experimental data acquisition and analysis workflows.

• Develop and implement specialized programs and algorithms for applications including data acquisition, equipment monitoring and custom database solutions using languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or equivalent.
• Collaborate with research personnel and end-users to assess programming requirements, provide technical guidance, and resolve software-related issues.
• Utilize, develop and apply machine learning, AI and data mining approaches to facility and user data sets to enhance automation, system monitoring, predictive maintenance, and understanding of experimental results.
• Evaluate the scientific and technical requirements of specific programs, design implementation strategies, and establish priorities for phased deployment to support experimental objectives and optimize research outcomes.
• Manage and maintain equipment control system programming and associated servers, integrating modern communication tools into existing departmental infrastructure.
• Conduct research on emerging software systems and technologies, providing recommendations to ensure systems remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Advise on best practices for software development, project management, and the implementation of new tools to support research and operational objectives.
• Continuously enhance programming expertise to evaluate current systems and develop innovative software solutions aligned with departmental research and operational needs.
• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of research and laboratory software, including both in-house and external applications.
• Coordinate with facility instrumentation and software development teams to maintain application compatibility with operational and user systems.

High school diploma/equivalent and four years of experience. (

Note:

post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

• Opportunity to work at a world-renowned national research laboratory.
• Meaningful contributions to scientific discovery and student learning.
• A collaborative environment that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

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FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.