Associate Systems Engineer

Employment Opportunities : University of Dayton, Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) Space Power Systems Office seeks an early-career Systems Engineer to contribute to advanced radioisotope power systems and spacecraft power architectures. You will engage in systems engineering, digital engineering, hardware integration, testing, and technology maturation from concept to prototype.

Join multidisciplinary teams supporting national security and space exploration programs.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• At least two years of engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in systems engineering and digital engineering activities.
• Assist with hardware integration and testing.
• Support technology maturation from concept to prototype.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team collaboration

CAD software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Materials/Systems Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MATLAB

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Position Summary

New ideas surround us, but only a few will change the world. We are building upon RPS design philosophies that have stood the test of time, and this is your opportunity to become part of a team that brings us one step closer. If you desire to create something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for UDRI. The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) Space Power Systems Office develops advanced power technologies that enable the next generation of space exploration missions. Working with sponsors including NASA, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and commercial industry, our multidisciplinary teams research, design, prototype, test, and qualify novel space power systems capable of operating in some of the harshest environments ever encountered. We are seeking an early-career Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced radioisotope power systems (RPS), spacecraft power architectures, thermal systems, and related aerospace technologies. Working alongside experienced engineers and scientists, the successful candidate will participate in systems engineering, digital engineering, hardware integration, testing, and technology maturation activities spanning concept development through prototype demonstration. This position is intended to provide progressive experience across systems engineering, design, analysis, assembly, integration, and qualification activities, preparing engineers for increasing technical responsibility as they develop within the organization. It also provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical breadth across multiple engineering disciplines while contributing to pioneering aerospace programs supporting national security and space exploration.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• At least two years of engineering experience.
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or graduate research experience.
• Exposure to systems engineering principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Exposure to MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering software.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering concepts.
• Experience participating in engineering design projects.
• Interest in aerospace systems, spacecraft, power systems, or energy technologies.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.