GNSS Systems Engineering Scientist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a GNSS Systems Engineering Scientist to lead requirements development and system design for government-sponsored GNSS projects on the Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX.

You will elicit stakeholder needs, translate them into architectures, and guide agile realization while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with sponsors and partners in a dynamic, mission-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Elicit systems scope and requirements from stakeholders for use in designs.
• Develop and evaluate system designs, including scope, interfaces, and components.
• Communicate work process, results, and documentation to stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile backlog management and project decomposition.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with sponsors through lifecycle phases.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Agile / Jira

MBSE tools

C++/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate degree

Tools

Jira

Structurizr

MBSE tools

Python

C++

Job description

## GNSS Systems Engineering ScientistApplylocations: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00047378**Job Posting Title:**GNSS Systems Engineering Scientist**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## PurposeThe Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) delivers capabilities to government customers for various applications, from real-time data-intensive network operations to standalone remote field systems.We are seeking a systems engineer with GNSS domain expertise to join a growing team of engineers and scientists developing new capabilities for government sponsors and partners, in support of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as GPS.As a key member of a team of engineers, you will be responsible for eliciting systems scope from stakeholders, guiding the development of requirements, translating requirements into systems designs, guiding the decomposition of those systems into components of actionable units of work, and advising all stakeholders throughout the life-cycle, from systems definition to implementation.## Responsibilities* Elicit systems scope and requirements from stakeholders for use in systems designs* Develop and evaluate systems design, including scope, requirements, components, interactions, and interfaces* Communicate work process, products, and results, including documentation, written reports, and briefs presented to stake-holders* Participate in Agile process, backlog management, and project decomposition into components and actionable units of work;* Coordinate with and provide support to stakeholders throughout the life-cycle of the systems definition, design, implementation, integration, and deployment* Perform engineering estimates, guide project schedules, and identify dependencies* Conduct engineering evaluations, such as trade studies, reliability analysis, functional analysis, risk analysis assessments* Mentoring of junior engineering staff, technicians and students* Other related functions as assigned## Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in science, applied science, or engineering.* Three years of relevant professional work experience developing systems requirements and systems designs.* Demonstrated ability to design, develop, evaluate, and support the development of large and complex systems* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate technical detail to staff and stakeholders of varying backgrounds and experiences.* Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with a strong commitment to contribution and enabling the entire team.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* Post-graduate degree in systems engineering, engineering management, engineering mechanics, operations research, industrial engineering, or related field;* Immediate or previous eligibility to classified information.* Ten years relevant professional work experience developing systems requirements, systems designs, and/or leading systems integration on large complex projects;* Three or more years professional work experience specific to GNSS observation and navigation data, GPS/GNSS signal monitoring and analysis, receiver development and evaluation, and/or GPS/GNSS data collection systems;* Specialized study, research, or work-experience with a specific emphasis on GNSS systems, GNSS signal structure, streaming/messaging systems (e.g. Pulsar), real-time data streams, and TCP/IP networking;* Demonstrated experience participating in an Agile project management using Jira or similar Agile management tools;* Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques (experience with Structurizr is a plus);* Demonstrated experience in software development using C++/Python;* Cumulative GPA of 3.0## General NotesAn 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.Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:* 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage* Retirement contributions* Paid vacation and sick time* Paid holidaysPlease visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.## Salary Range$104,000-$174,000+/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* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest* Unofficial college transcript