Electrical Engineering Associate R27236
Please Note: In order to be considered for this position, you MUST be a US Citizen and apply through the ARL Workday website.
Job Details:
Purpose
The Environmental Sciences Lab (ESL) engineering team at ARL:UT is seeking a motivated individual interested in applied research to aid in the development and field deployment of underwater acoustic acquisition systems in support of defense-related and research applications.
Responsibilities
- Design embedded, circuit-level and system hardware.
- Software development
- Document the design thoroughly and clearly through schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, parts lists and simulation results and document progress.
- Incrementally test, troubleshoot and verify the hardware and its performance in test environments, on prototype hardware and in-system and integrate the hardware into large and small systems.
- Work offshore to deploy/recover subsea systems at sea from offshore vessel / work boats and trouble shoot and repair equipment, as necessary.
- Other related functions as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Experience in embedded systems development and/or electrical hardware engineering.
- Ability to use electrical lab equipment for hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems.
- Knowledge of common interfaces such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, and USB.
- Willingness to learn
- Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely.
- Self-motivated, quick learner, results-oriented and a clear focus on quality.
- Willingness/ability to perform frequent domestic/foreign travel up to 30 percent.
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with diverse groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.
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
- Experience using PCB Design Tools, Altium.
- Experience with SPICE or similar simulation tools
- Ability to create test procedures to validate and ensure that electrical design requirements of products are met
- Knowledge of electrical, software, mechanical and systems interactions
- Programming Experience (C, Python, Labview, etc)
- 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.
Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.
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
$78,000
Working Conditions
- Exposure to all weather conditions.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Use of PPE.
- May work around chemicals.
- May work around chemical fumes.
- May work around electrical/mechanical hazards.
- Use of manual dexterity.
- Climbing of stairs.
- Climbing ladders.
- Lifting and moving.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Work around overhead lifts with cranes and other industrial equipment.
- Electronic lab and machine shop conditions.
- Some weekend, evening and holiday work.
- Will work outdoors, indoors and over water (i.e. barges, ships at sea and piers).
- Intrastate, interstate and international travel.
- Will be exposed to high level of noise at times.
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