Systems Engineering Process Engineering Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Space and Geophysics Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin seeks a Systems Engineering Process Engineering Scientist to drive requirements, designs, and lifecycle management for GNSS-related projects at the Pickle Research Campus.

You will lead systems engineering processes, guide decomposition into work units, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with government partners and internal teams.

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 across diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Elicit systems scope and requirements from stakeholders for use in systems designs.
• Develop, document, and refine systems engineering processes including requirements management and traceability.
• Lead backlog management and decomposition of projects into actionable units.
• Communicate work processes, products, and results to stakeholders through reports and briefs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the life-cycle from definition to deployment.
• Perform engineering estimates, guide project schedules, and identify dependencies.
• Mentor junior staff, technicians, and students.

Skills

Requirements management

Backlog management

Agile processes

systems engineering

Technical communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, applied science, or engineering

Post-graduate degree in systems engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

MBSE tools

Structurizr

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Systems Engineering Process Engineering Scientist

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) delivers capabilities to government customers for a variety of applications, from real-time data-intensive network operations to standalone remote field systems.

We are seeking a systems engineer with a process and methodology focus 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. This role focuses on the systems engineering lifecycle itself — how scope is elicited, requirements are managed, designs are decomposed, and work is planned and tracked across multiple project teams.

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, document, and refine systems engineering processes, including requirements management, traceability, and decomposition practices across project teams
• Lead backlog management and project decomposition into components and actionable units of work within an Agile process
• Communicate work process, products, and results, including documentation, written reports, and briefs presented to stake-holders
• 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;
• Five years relevant professional work experience developing systems requirements and systems designs
• Immediate or previous eligibility to classified information.
• Demonstrated experience defining, documenting, and improving systems engineering processes and lifecycles (e.g. INCOSE practices, requirements traceability, V‑model or iterative processes);
• Demonstrated experience participating in and facilitating an Agile project management using Jira or similar Agile management tools, including backlog grooming and work decomposition;
• Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques (experience with Structurizr is a plus);
• Work experience specific to GNSS observation and navigation data;
• 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.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

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.

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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]

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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) and 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.