Graduate Student Research Assistant-hourly

Posted: Thursday, 24 April 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/24/2025 07:36:45
Indexed on: 04/24/2025 07:36:45

Location: Hoboken, NJ, 07030, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 11-9033.00 - Management
Type of Employment: PART_TIME

Stevens Institute of Technology is hiring!

Description:

Job Description

This position is for Stevens students currently enrolled. Must have a fulltime status. Bachelors Degree required. This is a part-time position.

Description

This is a part-time, on-campus research assistant position in the Design Informatics Lab at Stevens. This position involves designing, testing, and iteration of electrical components and PCB boards for various research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write drivers and firmware for various sensors and microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, Raspberry Pi) using C/C++
  • Design PCB schematics and layouts using ECAD software such as Altium or KiCAD
  • Assemble and solder prototype circuits and PCBs.
  • Debug problems through inspection, measurement, and testing
  • Maintain documentation and version control of hardware designs and code.

Requirements:

  • Programming experience with microcontrollers and C/C++
  • Background in electrical engineering fundamentals and circuit design
  • Experience working with both hardware circuits and embedded software.
  • Ability to operate lab equipment like oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Coursework or projects involving PCB design and layout.
  • Experience with 3D printing and design tools like Fusion360 or SolidWorks
  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git
  • Interest in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of design, electronics, and fabrication

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical or computer engineering student to gain hands-on research experience in prototyping, testing, and fabricating electronic devices. The expected time commitment is 10 hours per week.

Department

Data-Driven Technologies Research

General Submission Guidelines:

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

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If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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