Signal and Information Processing and Modeling Engineering Scientist Associate

Job Details

Purpose

Conduct, manage, and grow basic and applied research programs in defense-related disciplines such as signal processing, statistical modeling, information fusion, underwater acoustics, propagation modeling, and target modeling and tracking in the Signal and Information Sciences Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis, modeling, and algorithm development in various disciplines such as signal processing, statistical modeling, information fusion, underwater acoustics, propagation modeling, and target modeling and tracking.

Manage research projects and support business development

Prototype scientific algorithms for proof of concept, validation, and software implementation. Support performance evaluations and the transition of algorithms into next-generation demonstration and production systems.

Convey the results of scientific research to sponsors and the scientific community through briefings, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physics, math, computer or information sciences, engineering, operations research, or related technical area.

Demonstrated ability in scientific algorithm development and / or scientific modeling and data analysis.

Demonstrated ability with MATLAB or similar abstract language.

Demonstrated ability to manage research projects.

Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings to sponsors and / or the scientific community via presentations, conference proceedings, technical reports, and / or peer-reviewed publications.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, be willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks.

The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in physics, math, computer or information sciences, engineering, operations research, or related technical area.

Four or more years of MATLAB, Python, or C++ development, scientific algorithm development, modeling and simulation, and / or scientific data analysis experience.

Additional experience in the areas mentioned in the required qualifications.

Experience with physical modeling, underwater acoustics, wave propagation, signal processing and / or sonar; detection, localization, tracking and classification algorithms and applications;

applied mathematics, machine learning, uncertainty modeling and / or statistics; developing in a Linux environment; high-performance, GPU, or cloud-computing experience.

Proven ability to work independently, formulate research questions, and take initiative.

Proven ability to manage multiple research projects.

Record of publication in scientific proceedings and / or peer-reviewed journal.

Experience in proposal writing and business development.

Two or more years of prior research work experience, especially in DoD-related applications.

Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information.

Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Possible interstate / intrastate travel

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Unofficial college transcripts

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.

If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.

In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.