Security Systems Engineering Scientist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 104 000 - 174 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Security Systems Engineering Scientist to design, analyze, integrate, and solve advanced physical security challenges for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) across the acquisition and development lifecycle.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least three years of related experience, with strong teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering or other related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, highly organized, able to plan and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• System and mission analysis; identify gaps and opportunities within collaborative teams.
• Design, build, test, and integrate systems and system-of-systems.
• Document mission/requirements analysis, design, configuration management, and testing.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting Title:

Security 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

Purpose

Exercise sound engineering practices to design, analyze, integrate and solve challenging physical security related challenges for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) including providing input throughout the acquisition and system development lifecycle from analyzing novel solution alternatives, to requirements development, system design, integration testing, and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• System and mission analysis. Apply expertise and sound engineering principles to analyze existing capabilities, identify gaps and opportunities, and work within collaborative teams to develop novel solutions.
• Design, build, test, and integrate systems and system-of-systems.
• Create and maintain documentation for mission and requirement analysis, system design, configuration management, and testing.
• Participate in data collection exercises, data management, analysis and reporting
• Support the installation and testing of equipment in field locations.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering or other related field.
• Three years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks/projects, and managing their time effectively.
• Applicant must exhibit attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player without daily supervision, while effectively communicating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of US Navy platforms, systems, operations and tactics.
• Experience and/or in-depth knowledge of US Navy, DoD or DoE physical security systems.
• Experience with US Navy diving or diving systems
• Experience with US Navy submarines, operations, anti-submarine warfare or subsea and seabed warfare.
• Experience in systems or mission engineering.
• Experience with sonar systems or other waterborne sensor technologies.
• Experience with autonomous systems, sonar systems, radar systems, radio systems and/or EO/IR camera systems is a plus.
• Experience in field deployment, sustainment, and/or testing of systems.
• Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.
• Understanding of software and hardware engineering processes and standards.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification or image processing.
• Experience developing software in Linux or in an embedded environment
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An 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.

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 holidays

Please 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

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.