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Diver Systems Engineering Scientist - Austin, United States - The University of Texas at Austin
Description
Job Posting Title:
Diver Systems Engineering Scientist-Hiring Department:Applied Research Laboratories-Position Open To:All Applicants-Weekly Scheduled Hours:40
Development of project concepts and project-related technical documentation
Development, testing, and evaluation of systems
Manage, track, maintain, and support project equipment
Support training activities for diver systems
Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree
Three years of experience in a technical work environment or post-bachelor's degree military experience.
Significant military diving experience and a deep understanding of Navy diving protocols.
Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.
Proficient in use of computer systems.
Must be mechanically inclined, skilled in the use of basic tools, and have basic electrical skills.
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.
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 all 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 QualificationsMaster's degree in in engineering, computer science, or similar technical degree or MBA.
Experience in Naval Special Warfare or similar specialized Navy diving experience.
Experience and/or in-depth knowledge with as many of the following types of diving related topics: Diver Propulsion Devices / Vehicles, SEAL Delivery Vehicle experience, submarine lock-out procedures, closed-circuit diving and/or Rebreathers, night diving / low-visibility diving, decompression or saturation diving, mixed gas or NITROX diving, surface-supplied diving, CPR, O2 provider, diver emergency management, use of underwater tools and equipment (including lift bags and underwater rigging), underwater photo documentation, or underwater communications.
Experience maintaining, servicing, or supporting diving or expeditionary systems and equipment.Experience in 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 as possible of the following: 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 in an embedded environment.Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified information.
Experience training Navy divers.
General NotesAn 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 ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Unofficial college transcripts
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.
Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.
Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:
As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs.
If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply.
This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume.In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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.
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.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 For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
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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).
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.