Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement in the Research and Innovation Office, fuels economic growth and diversity through entrepreneurship and innovation programs. Our Hardware Accelerators, based at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, support every kind of startup, across all fields and we are proud to offer a collection of programs and services specifically aimed at helping hardware and physical product startups launch and grow.

Click this link to learn more about the Hardware Accelerators: https://www.revithaca.com/hardware/

Your Mission

As an Electronics Product Development Specialist for Hardware Entrepreneurship Programs you will leverage your deep technical knowledge to help entrepreneurs develop early prototypes and transition to manufacturing. You will work with early-stage entrepreneurs to help them develop the skills necessary for them to build physical products and prototypes. Additionally, you will work closely with the Associate Director, Director, Product Development Engineer, and team of hardware instructors in the design and develop of products for entrepreneurs in our programs.

As an individual contributor, you will model and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

Major responsibilities of this position may include:

Consult with the Associate Director and Director to determine project/product scope, architecture, and key challenges for entrepreneurs (program participants) and their prototypes
Conduct design reviews and assist entrepreneurs (program participants) in prototype fabrication and evaluation
Coordinate the progress of engineering deliverables for entrepreneurs (program participants), towards agreed-upon deliverables
Design and develop electronics (sensors, communication protocols, and electromechanical systems) from breadboard to PCB.
Advise entrepreneurs on selecting microcontrollers, implementing sensors and circuit design.
Supervise hardware instructors and ensure the day-to-day readiness in our purpose-built prototyping shop and extend shop capabilities to best facilitate concept-to-production transitions, regarding industry and manufacturing best practices
Assist the Associate Director and Director with the innovative design, planning, and implementation of new and existing hardware accelerators

What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. We will review applications as received. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience bringing electronic designs from breadboard through to working PCB
Experience working electromechanical designs with both sensor and actuator elements
Experience with Various RF protocols such as Bluetooth, Wifi, and Lora.
Working knowledge of designing implementations using various popular microprocessors.
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any given time, to work independently, and to make decisions that can significantly impact the University and projects
Ability to draft various correspondence, reports, presentations, etc.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and enjoys building relationships with diverse groups and individuals

Additionally, but not required, it would be great if you had any of the following:

Masters degree in engineering or equivalent area of study
Firmware development
Experience with the product development process from concept to manufacture

Why Choose Us

Rewarding Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and comprehensive benefits – because we believe in taking care of our team. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: https://hr.cornell.edu/benefits-pay.

Cornell’s impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs/your-total-rewards.

Inclusive Culture: We are committed to creating a culture where every individual feels they belong, and we value psychological well-being, respect, and the contributions of all team members. Our leaders play a vital role in fostering the conditions where each person can thrive.

University Job Title:

Research Support Spec II

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

F

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$68,445.00 - $77,163.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Maya Minter

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2025-01-16

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