R&D Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

Job Posting Title : R&D Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

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Hiring Department : Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date : Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Job Details :

Purpose : Design, implement, test and document modern network and sonar systems while tracking and verifying system requirements in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities :

• Design system hardware ranging from system cabling to system power distribution for large and small modern computer and network systems.
• Work with mechanical designers and electrical and mechanical technicians to implement the design.
• Document the design thoroughly and clearly through schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, parts lists and simulation results.
• Incrementally test, troubleshoot and verify the system and its performance in both test and deployment environments.
• Track, document and verify system design against system requirements.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other related discipline.
• Experience designing, testing and documenting systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and debugging systems using automation scripts and lab test equipment.
• Experience with Linux and open source documentation tools.
• Experience developing, documenting and executing requirements testing and verification.

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

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 :

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering with experience in system development.
• Two or more years of professional experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting computers and network systems.
• Experience with Linux and related script automations.
• Experience with a wide variety of communication and bus architectures (USB, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, PCIe, etc.) and their cabling requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with requirements and requirements traceability.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI / CD principles.
• Knowledge of Agile project execution.
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.

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.

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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency : The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Employment Eligibility Verification : If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.

You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.

Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify : The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.

The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.

Compliance : Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

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