RESEARCH ENGINEER III

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Research Engineer III to join the Engineering and Technology Development team. The engineer will develop mechanical or electrical systems based on project requirements, produce and supervise detailed drawings, and ensure compliance with specifications for complex hardware and devices.

The role involves using CAE software, reviewing colleagues' drawings, and collaborating with engineers across disciplines to create reliable systems for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and six years of related experience required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated design experience with high-reliability instruments and collaboration with other engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop viable mechanical or electrical systems and component designs based on project requirements and specifications.
• Produce and supervise engineering drawings and schematics for fabrication and assembly of complex hardware and devices.
• Review and check engineering drawings produced by others for adherence to technical specifications and requirements.
• Work with CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) mechanical or electrical design software.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to develop integrated systems.

Skills

CAE software

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description - RESEARCH ENGINEER III (T238419)

RESEARCH ENGINEER III - ( T238419 )

Description

The University of Alabama (UAB) Engineering and Technology Development (EITD) department https://www.uab.edu/engineering/eitd/ is seeking a project engineer to join our team. To develop viable mechanical or electrical systems and component designs based on project requirements and specifications for the School of Engineering. To produce and supervise the associated engineering drawings and schematics for use in the fabrication and assembly of complex engineering hardware and devices. To review and check engineering drawings produced by others for adherence to technical specifications and requirements. To work with CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Mechanical or electrical design software. To demonstrate design experience with high-reliability instruments and to work closely with engineers of other disciplines to develop systems.

This position will provide the opportunity to work as part of a multi-discipline engineering team that specializes in the development of cold stowage systems for use in microgravity and space exploration. The systems developed by our team provide researchers with a means of preserving experiments in a thermally controlled environment onboard the International Space Station, as well as onboard launch and landing vehicles.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and six (6) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.U.S. Citizenship is required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Scientific Research

Organization

440002000 Engineering & Innovative Tech Develop

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Onsite