Hiring: Controls and Data Systems Integration Engineer Company: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Location: Menlo Park, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:24:03 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, ECS, Embedded Systems, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •2 years of relevant experience •60 years of visionary research, we help shape the future by advancing areas such as quantum technology, scientific computing and the development of next-generation accelerators. Required Skills: •See https://lcls.slac.stanford.edu/ for more on LCLS and the unique capabilities of our instrument facilities. •Your Specific Responsibilities Include The Following •Plan, execute, and validate experimental system installations, including requirements development, ICDs, commissioning plans, and acceptance testing. •Manage the full lifecycle of controls and data systems, including design, commissioning, operation, maintenance, upgrades, and sustainment. •Design and maintain controls architectures spanning PLCs, fieldbus I/O, embedded controllers, timing systems, and Linux-based IOCs, ensuring deterministic and fail-safe operation. •Develop EPICS-based control and data acquisition software, including device support, alarm/archiver integration, and operator interfaces; maintain documentation. •Integrate and support controls and data systems hardware/software, including detectors, motion systems, vacuum, lasers, and facility infrastructure. •Partner cross-functionally with scientists and data systems engineers to optimize data acquisition, metadata handling, and data flow workflows. Qualifications: •Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job. •Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work. •Work schedule: This role may require periodic/occasional work outside normal business hours (evenings/weekends) based on operational needs (e.g., commissioning, maintenance windows, or experimental schedules). This is not a 24/7 on-call position. •Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. •Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu •Demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific or technical area and ability to apply this expertise to complete program or project objectives. •Applies general principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of advancements. •Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate. •Program Development •Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects and technical products to accomplish the laboratory’s goals. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!