Engineer (THz Experience)

Texas Research International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRI Austin, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineer/Scientist for the NDE division to support on-site R&D in applied materials science. You will engage in THz and MM wave inspection, thermography, DSP, and project management tasks while delivering on-time reports and cost proposals.

Candidates should hold an MS or PhD in engineering, be capable of obtaining a DoD security clearance, and travel as needed. This is a hands-on, on-site role with an attractive benefits package in a small,

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in engineering is required.
• DoD security clearance is mandatory.
• Travel will be required to meet project goals.
• On-site work in SW Austin, TX.
• Certs such as PMP or ASNT are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform THz inspection and MM wave inspection.
• Lead thermographic inspection and DSP tasks (sampling, amplification, filtering).
• Manage projects: deliverables, schedules and budgets, progress updates.
• Oversee technical progress and inform stakeholders.
• Write and review technical reports and proposals.

Skills

NDE modalities expertise

Project management

Experimentation hands-on

Independent learning

Eddy current inspection

Ultrasonic inspection

X-ray/CT inspection

Electromagnetic inspection

Education

MS or PhD in Engineering

Job description

Full-time Description

Description

Engineer

Primary Responsibilities / Job Functions

Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin is a small business with a 35-year history in applied materials science research and development for government and private industry. Our firm seeks an Engineer/Scientist with an advanced degree in Engineering for the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Division to support research and development efforts on site in SW Austin. An ideal candidate will become actively involved in:

• THz inspection
• Project management, including:
• On-time submission of deliverables
• Maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Overseeing technical progress
• Keeping sponsoring organization stakeholders are informed
• Ensuring project goals are met
• Ensuring future paths for further work are available
• Thermographic inspection
• MM wave inspection
• Digital signal processing (signal sampling, amplification, and processing/filtering),
• Document progress and activities for reports to customer
• Write and review technical reports
• Compose technical and cost proposals

This is an In-Person position. Facility located in SW Austin, Texas.

TRI Austin, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Skills the NDE group values include:

• Ability to multitask and successfully navigate shifting project and internal company priorities
• Experimentation and hands-on experience
• Getting your hands dirty, especially when a project manager
• Independent learning
• Expertise in one of the common NDE modalities
• Eddy current inspection
• Ultrasonic inspection
• X-ray/CT inspection
• Electromagnetic inspection

Requirements

This is an In-Person position. Facility located in SW Austin, Texas.

The ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance is mandatory.

See: https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/Entity-Vetting-Facility-Clearances-FOCI/Facility-Clearances/FAQs-Facility-Security-Officers/

M.S. level or Ph.D. in an engineering field is required for this position. Additional certifications (such as PMP, ASNT certifications) are a plus, but not required. Travel will be required as necessary to meet project and business development goals. TRI Austin is a small business with an innovative, multi-disciplinary staff and a flexible, and intellectually stimulating environment. Excellent quality of life in Austin, TX and attractive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

TRI Austin, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.