Systems Engineer for Diving and Harbor Applications – Applied Research Laboratories
Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Weekly Hours: 40
Start Date: Immediately
Responsibilities
- Develop project documentation and systems engineering artifacts.
- Project coordination with sponsors and development staff.
- Plan and execute site installation and testing activities.
- Develop system concepts and proposals.
- Develop software and/or hardware for systems.
- Other related functions as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, work under pressure, maintain a professional demeanor, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
- Three or more years of experience in systems engineering, including requirements development/management, systems architecture, system testing and evaluation, and system documentation.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- US citizen required; applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the appropriate level for the project.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
- Experience with model‑based system architecture or model‑based systems engineering.
- Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.
- Understanding of software engineering processes and standards.
- Experience in field testing or acting as a test director.
- Experience with top‑down design of systems.
- Experience in circuit board design, production, debugging and testing.
- Understanding of hardware engineering processes and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge in as many of the following as possible: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Qt, .NET, version control systems, defect tracking systems, unit testing, real‑time and concurrent systems, and web services.
- Demonstrated knowledge 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 an embedded environment.
- Prior work experience in professional or research‑oriented software or hardware development.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Military background or experience working with military customers is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of diving/diving systems, facility modification, cyber‑security processes, and force protection.
- Eligibility for immediate access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
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
- Exposure to all weather conditions
- Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazards
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- Three work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor
- Unofficial transcripts
- Letter of interest
Benefits
- 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
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.