About Us Overview Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Job Summary Provide advanced electrical engineering services in support of either the operation and maintenance of the campus electrical distribution system or the design, construction and operation of electrical equipment, components or systems associated with research efforts within an academic or research unit. Provide work and project direction to other engineers and technical personnel. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: facilities management and utilities personnel or research management and faculty; co-workers, vendors, suppliers and contractors. This position typically will advise and counsel: management, engineering and technical personnel. This position will supervise: NA. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Lead in the design, installation and testing of electrical/electronic components Job Duty 9 - Conduct project reviews for conformance to quality standards and compliance Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned Job Duty 2 - Develop engineering project schedules and make work assignments Job Duty 3 - Conduct analyses of electrical/electronic system performance Job Duty 4 - Develop plans and specifications for electrical systems Job Duty 5 - Troubleshoot electrical systems; may involve oversight of calibration and repair work Job Duty 6 - Prepare drawings, schematics diagrams and related documentation associated with electrical components and systems Job Duty 7 - Manage project engineering budgets Job Duty 8 - Interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Experience Four to five years of job related experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate for the Electrical Engineer II position in the Photonics & Microelectronics Division (PMD) will have experience ensuring the division laboratory environments operate to their fullest potential and optimum efficiency by maintaining accountability of laboratory equipment, ensuring laboratory supplies are well stocked, and confirming laboratory equipment is both operational and in calibration. In addition, the Electrical Engineer II would have experience aiding in sponsored project work such as assembling various hardware components and system fabrication for various optical systems, designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), soldering components/assemblies, preparing and fabricating wiring and cabling assemblies, performing simple machining operations such as drilling, tapping, cutting, etc. Skills in inventory management IPC Endorsements such as J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711, and IPC-7721. Experience with hardware design and layout using EAGLE, Cadence, KiCad, Altium, etc. Experience with active and/or passive electro-optical components Experience with electronic test equipment, connectors, and wiring harnesses Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, test, and debug Experience in mechanical fabrication Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS This job requires advanced professional level knowledge and skills in the application of electrical engineering principles, processes and practices. Skills in application of regulations, codes and safety practices associated with electrical systems, communications and project leadership/management is required as is the use of office and engineering/technical related computer applications, databases and systems. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may be required to travel up to 10% This position does require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Successful candidate must be a US Citizen Grade S6 Anticipated annual rate $59,795.00 to $81,324.00 commensurate with qualifications Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit