Data Systems Engineer for GNSS & Real-Time Pipelines

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin, Pickle Research Campus, is seeking a Data Engineering Systems Engineering Scientist to join the Space and Geophysics Laboratory. You will elicit requirements, design data-centric systems, and guide life-cycle activities from definition through deployment on GNSS-related projects.

The role emphasizes data acquisition/processing and collaboration across stakeholders, with Agile practices and mentorship responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in science, applied science, or engineering.
• Three years of relevant professional work experience developing systems requirements and designs.
• Ability to design, develop, evaluate, and support large, complex systems.
• Strong written and spoken communication with diverse stakeholders.
• US Citizen and eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Elicit system scope and requirements for data acquisition, processing, and retention.
• Develop and evaluate system designs: data models, pipelines, storage, interfaces.
• Document work and present to stakeholders; join Agile backlog management.
• Mentor staff and coordinate lifecycle from definition to deployment.
• Assist with risk, reliability, and functional analyses.

Skills

Data engineering

Systems engineering

Agile

Verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Tools

Python

C++

MBSE tools (Structurizr)

Data pipelines

Job description

University of Texas at Austin, Pickle Research Campus, is seeking a Data Engineering Systems Engineering Scientist to join the Space and Geophysics Laboratory. You will elicit requirements, design data-centric systems, and guide life-cycle activities from definition through deployment on GNSS-related projects.

The role emphasizes data acquisition/processing and collaboration across stakeholders, with Agile practices and mentorship responsibilities.