Senior Motion Controls Engineer

The National Synchrotron Light Source II is an X-ray light source used by visiting researchers around the world, spanning industry, academia, government, to advance our knowledge in a wide range of scientific disciplines such as life sciences, quantum materials, energy storage, advanced materials science, physics, chemistry, and biology. From batteries and microelectronics to drug design and future quantum computers, NSLS-II enables its growing research community to study materials with nanoscale resolution and exquisite sensitivity by providing cutting-edge capabilities. The Data Science and Systems Integration Division of the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) works collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to enable continued operations and further develop experimental capabilities of the 30 and growing number of state-of-the-art synchrotron beamlines. The NSLS-II offers a large-scale scientific facility working environment, which combines the scope of a large industrial facility with the excitement and challenges of world-class research experiments. Position DescriptionThe National Synchrotron Light Source-II is seeking exceptional candidates for the Instrument and Controls group within the Data Science and Systems Integration (DSSI) Division to lead the development and implementation of advanced motion control. The candidate will develop facility standards, implement motion controls for new beamline constructions and upgrades, and mentor junior staff. The candidate will additionally develop device drivers and graphical interfaces for motion controls instrumentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop and implement the facility's motion control strategy and standards * Work collaboratively with scientific, engineering, and technical staff to deliver software and motion control solutions for beamlines * Implement motion control systems for accelerator and beamline construction and upgrades * Mentor junior staff * Collaboratively develop software tools and services for NSLS-II * Work with varied teams to troubleshoot technical issues and advance experimental capabilitiesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience. * Extensive experience with motion control technologies * Demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, or Python * Experience in open-source software development using best practices, such as version control tools for collaborative development, automated builds and testing, etc. * Working knowledge of developing in a Linux operating system environment * Practical knowledge of software and hardware engineering practices that include gathering requirements, design, testing, documentation, source code management and release procedures * Demonstrated initiative and ability to take ownership of projects and tasks * Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professionals from diverse backgrounds Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience. * Experience with Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS), TANGO or other SCADA control systems. * Experience with control software for scientific equipment, especially for synchrotron accelerator or synchrotron experiments Other Information:Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $109,150.00 - $182,033.00 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and