Instrumentation Engineer

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At Kinemetrics, we offer a work environment unlike any other: we foster innovation and build collaboration…our employees combine their talents to achieve a common goal. We have big plans for continued global growth, and we are looking for people who are creative, flexible, and dedicated to helping us build something great – something that matters.

Can you join Team Kinemetrics? Yes, you can - if you’re excited by the thought of working with the finest seismic and earthquake engineering instrumentation designers the world can offer, more than 1,000 customers and a range of revolutionary products that are shaping earthquake research in 150 countries. Being valued for who you are as well as what you do, you can embrace the pace…The key question is: Is This You?

Job Summary:

The Instrumentation Engineer will join the instrument development group and work on the full lifecycle of low noise, high resolution digitizers, sensors and earthquake monitoring systems. From concept and design to supporting the needs of our critical seismic monitoring community, you will have a leading role in your part of the instrument.

Successful candidates will be based in our Pasadena, California headquarters and work closely with a small team of design and test engineers and with the support of mechanical and production engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and test the electronic components and subcircuits of the instruments.
• Test and improve low noise analog feedback systems.
• Conduct studies to reduce the sensitivity and associated noise of electronics due to temperature and external perturbations (EMI, RFI…).
• Perform tests as appropriate on complete systems.
• Interface with digital and software groups for the design of the required embedded digital system for the sensors.
• Provide direction on layout of printed circuit boards to meet design goals.
• Design required equipment for production test and interface with software group to program test equipment.
• Participate in the research and development of new families of instruments.

Educations and/or Experiences:

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering. A BSEE or Master’s Degree would be preferred.
• 1-5 years’ experience in Analog Electronics design and test.
• Experience with designing analog building blocks such as receivers, de-modulators, and feedback systems.
• Experience with digital electronics.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be willing to learn the unique needs of precision scientific instruments for both Earth and planetary applications.
• Must be able to design analog electronics and model its behavior and performance to optimize stability, power consumption and noise.
• Experience with Altium/Capture and PSpice will be valuable.
• Oversee construction of prototypes, make changes to the prototypes, implement them within the overall development and develop tools and experimental methods to test and troubleshoot them.
• Must have a good understanding of digital electronics to be able to interface with the digital and software group.
• Ability to transition the design to production.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks.

The annual base salary for this position is between $95,000 - $105,000 (commensurate with experience).

Why Kinemetrics?

• Outstanding people: Collaborate with the industry’s top minds.
• Work with a purpose: Work that has a global impact with the opportunity to make a difference in earthquake preparedness and resilience.
• Excellent benefits: We offer competitive salary with a benefits package that includes a 401k plan with company match, medical and dental insurance, both short term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work hours.
• Strong work/life balance: Every other Friday off. Located in Pasadena, close to Caltech, and a short commute to the ocean, ski and hiking areas.
• For more info on Kinemetrics Inc. please check: www.kinemetrics.com

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company DescriptionThe Kinemetrics Team is more than ‘just’ the creator of the world’s first digital very-broadband seismograph or who patented the world’s first 24-bit A/D ideas that revolutionized the field of seismology. Our products and solutions have transformed how seismic measurements are taken and beyond. We are a global team, powered by creative thinkers who are wired for action, focused on delivering results and collaborating to enable the perfect measurement - which matters the most for science to advance. We are in this together - colleagues, customers and partner communities working as One Kinemetrics.Company DescriptionThe Kinemetrics Team is more than ‘just’ the creator of the world’s first digital very-broadband seismograph or who patented the world’s first 24-bit A/D ideas that revolutionized the field of seismology. Our products and solutions have transformed how seismic measurements are taken and beyond. We are a global team, powered by creative thinkers who are wired for action, focused on delivering results and collaborating to enable the perfect measurement - which matters the most for science to advance. We are in this together - colleagues, customers and partner communities working as One Kinemetrics.]]>