The Research Engineer 2 assumes a critical role within the COSMIAC organization, focusing on orchestrating the activities of the engineering team to guarantee the alignment of hardware and payload design with all scientific prerequisites. The candidate brings their engineering expertise to support research endeavors related to spaceflight missions funded through grants and contracts awarded to principal investigators.

Key responsibilities include the collection, development, analysis, communication, and consultation on a diverse spectrum of space-based data and associated needs. They also actively engage in applied research, design, and the execution of extensive analytical and statistical studies. Furthermore, this role involves furnishing functional leadership, offering training, and providing guidance to fellow researchers as appropriate.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Professional Engineer (PE) may be required, depending upon field of expertise.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

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

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Maintaining a DoD Security Clearance
• Serves as a principal point of contact for space systems for the COSMIAC Research Center. Represents the COSMIAC Center to the School of Engineering (SoE)
• Prepares, supervises, and provides education and training to junior engineers. Coordinates facility improvements to ensure proper (and safe) working environment for junior personnel
• Performs functional analysis of electrical designs to determine institutional resources available to complete complex programs
• Uses statistical analysis to analyze and consult on the results of power designs using statistical metrics and techniques
  Utilize software to design, manipulate, summarize, and produce reports from multiple, large, complex data sets and generic design features
• Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes concerning national defense, outer space, industry, or global environment
• Coordinates with procurement and human resources personnel to ensure individuals working as subordinates are provided with complete capabilities for job success
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, ability to prioritize, coordinate work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to travel to off-site and on base locations as needed.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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