Controls Software Engineer

Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is seeking an innovative and creative Controls Software Engineer for a role in the Beamline Controls Group at the Advanced Light Source (ALS).

The ALS is on the brink of an expansive equipment upgrade that will transform its scientific capabilities and impact future scientific discoveries for decades to come. You will shape the new control system to provide groundbreaking abilities to our user communities.

Working with ALS scientists, you will solve unique problems that blend science, instrumentation, data acquisition, and motion control. You will bring your passion and curiosity to your key responsibilities that include supporting scientists, gathering requirements, developing and testing solutions for motors, instruments, detectors, and cameras, maintaining and implementing new features in existing applications, and contributing to the design and implementation of new control systems.

What You Will Do :

• Develop new features for control systems.
• Maintain existing control software for x-ray beamlines and measurement devices.
• Create software drivers for motor controllers, sensors, cameras, and instruments.
• Design new software features and equipment integrations based on scientists' requests.
• Capture requirements from scientists.
• Document systems from code comments to design specifications.
• Develop user interfaces.
• Assist in commissioning new installations, including wiring reviews and initial startup.
• Follow collaborative software development methodologies.
• Complete and apply safety training.
• Present to ALS staff occasionally.
• Collaborate with other Scientific User Facilities.

What is Required :

Controls Software Engineer Level 2 :

In Addition, the Controls Software Engineer Level 3 :

Desired Qualifications :

Salary :

The Controls Software Engineer Level 2 position offers an annual salary ranging from $132,000 to $161,000, which fits within the overall salary range of $117,132 to $197,676. The final salary offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and alignment with the internal peer group.

The Controls Software Engineer Level 3 position offers an annual salary ranging from $157,000 to $192,000, which fits within the overall salary range of $139,440 to $235,308. The final salary offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and alignment with the internal peer group.

Notes :

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.