Space Systems Research Engineer II

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,414 - 77,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

COSMIAC Research Center at the University of New Mexico is seeking a Research Engineer 2 to advance space systems research through hands-on design, testing, and analysis. Located in Albuquerque, NM, the center collaborates with national laboratories and government partners on cutting-edge aerospace programs.

The role emphasizes documentation, mentoring students, and contributing to multidisciplinary projects while ensuring compliance with DoD clearance requirements and DoD security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Responsibilities

• Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests equipment and systems for space systems research.
• Conducts research on advanced space systems technologies including communication architectures and radiation-hardened electronics.
• Performs research assignments involving plans, investigations, surveys, structures or equipment related to spacecraft development, testing, and qualification.
• Applies engineering theory and modern computational tools to solve technical problems in space systems.
• Makes preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives for spacecraft systems development.
• Conducts laboratory testing and characterization of space systems using specialized test equipment.
• Integrates subsystems and components with proper interfaces and configuration control.
• Reviews results of tests with principal investigators and faculty.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation following established standards.
• Serves as principal investigator on sub-projects in areas such as communication system development or electronics qualification.
• Maintains currency of knowledge in relevant space engineering technologies.
• Supports proposal development with technical input and cost estimates.
• Mentors and provides guidance to students working on research projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field

Job description

COSMIAC Research Center at the University of New Mexico is seeking a Research Engineer 2 to advance space systems research through hands-on design, testing, and analysis. Located in Albuquerque, NM, the center collaborates with national laboratories and government partners on cutting-edge aerospace programs.

The role emphasizes documentation, mentoring students, and contributing to multidisciplinary projects while ensuring compliance with DoD clearance requirements and DoD security standards.