Electrical Engineer

Job Details :

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) is a non-profit applied research operating unit of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833.

Located in Warner Robins, GA, MERC was established in 1987 to provide engineering and scientific services and specialized technical skills to Robins Air Force Base.

Since then, MERC has grown to support other branches of the DoD, as well as various government and commercial customers around the world.

MERC’s core competencies include digital engineering, electronic warfare support, reverse engineering and prototyping, electronics engineering, custom software development, cybersecurity for mission assurance, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, structural integrity, mechanical testing, non-destructive inspection (NDI), artificial intelligence and machine learning, and human factors and biomechanics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for designing and performing detailed engineering efforts in the assigned discipline, including but not limited to the following tasks :

o Analyzing existing technology applications, processes, and products, taking into consideration costs, life cycle considerations, reliability, maintainability, productivity, and long-term support.

o Performing intensive technology research & evaluation of a broad array of alternative solutions to improve existing implementations.

o Defining and implementing advanced technological implementations and evaluations to provide risk reduction & determine production feasibility of improved and alternate technological implementations.

o Designing, implementing, and achieving operational status of advanced technological and engineering approaches to satisfy customer needs.

Responsible for providing detailed cross-functional engineering communication, design, evaluation, and implementations achieving novel and unique functionality and capability through multi-disciplined engineering applications through :

o Participating in multi-discipline design teams and processing action team efforts.

o Preparing and presenting design alternatives to a multidiscipline review peer group.

o Preparing and implementing designs that apply multidiscipline solutions achieving breakthrough performance and unique technological applications.

Responsible for technical interface with present and perspective customers through the following activities :

o Diagnosing existing and perspective customer needs and opportunities through informal and formal interaction to understand present operations and limitations and customer priorities and needs.

o Preparing and presenting detailed technical presentations, using information gathered both directly and indirectly to provide customer insight into technological capabilities that could significantly improve operations.

o Ensuring strong technical communication and understanding through use of terms, design illustrations, and operating paradigms that are common to the customer experience.

• Provides detailed technical information to program managers including cost, schedule, and technical risk assessments at all stages of implementation.
• Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures.
• Adheres to approved MERC MSP quality management policies and principles, and promotes an attitude of commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensures familiarity with all MERC core capabilities, and with current and potential customer base.
• During all customer contacts, remains alert for any potential problems or opportunities that could possibly lead to additional business for any MERC core capability area.
• Reports all perceived or identified MERC business opportunities to the Director of Acquisition Strategy through a Chief Engineer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• A Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field (e.g., EE, ME, AE, IE, SW, CE, Computer Science, etc.) from an ABET accredited institution;

or a Master’s degree in same and 1 year of directly related experience; or an undergraduate degree in same and 2 years of directly related experience.

Additional requirements may be added as appropriate and as specified in the specific Personnel Requisition Form.

Required Document Attachments :

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Professional references including contact information
• Unofficial transcripts

Final rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

MENTAL / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This job operates indoors in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Requires physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods.
• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers typing and / or writing.
• Visually or otherwise, be able to identify, observe, and assess documents, drawings, and models.
• Able to see and read PC screens, detect color-coding, read fine print, and / or normal type size print.
• Hearing sufficient to conduct in-person and telephone conversations.
• Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and addressing groups.
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments and decisions.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Job Family : Staff MERC Exempt

Staff MERC Exempt

EEO Statement :

AA / EEO / Veteran / Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.