Staff Engineer - Government

Staff Engineer I - Government

Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot software systems controlling gas handling and radioactive measurement equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimal downtime. Integrate sensors, detectors, and instrumentation with software platforms for real-time monitoring and analysis. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to define system requirements and translate them into robust software solutions. Optimize hardware systems for performance, reliability, and safety. Implement data processing pipelines for measurement analysis, calibration, and reporting.

Support system upgrades, testing, validation, and ensure thorough documentation and compliance. Participate in debugging hardware and software issues within a laboratory environment. Develop and deploy software for new hardware systems, including control logic, data acquisition, and user interfaces. Lead or contribute to research projects from concept through implementation and validation. Interface with key stakeholders including technical staff, management, and government technical personnel.

Prepare clear, data-driven technical reports and presentations, delivering updates and recommendations to sponsors and collaborators. Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for instrumentation or process issues.

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or a closely related field. Strong programming experience used in hardware development such as C/C++, Assembly, PLC programming; experience with high-level languages such as python, etc. Experience interfacing software with hardware systems (e.g., DAQ systems, embedded systems, industrial controls, etc.). Familiarity with signal processing, instrumentation, or measurement systems. Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Familiarity with relational databases (SQL, etc.). Understanding of gas flow systems, vacuum systems, and radiation detection principles. Ability to rapidly troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and improve complex systems. Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret level security clearance (This requires US citizenship).

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!