GNSS Systems Engineering Scientist
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Posting Title:GNSS Systems Engineering Scientist----Hiring
Department:Applied Research Laboratories----Position Open To:All
Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA
Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position
Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:PICKLE RESEARCH
CAMPUS----Job Details:Purpose
The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) delivers capabilities to
government customers for diverse applications, from real-time
data-intensive network operations to standalone remote field
systems.We are seeking a systems engineer with extensive knowledge
and experience in developing and evaluating systems designs, 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.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 and
translate those into systems designs.
- Develop and evaluate systems design, including scope,
requirements, components, interactions, and interfaces.
- Communication of work process, products, and results, including
documentation, written reports, and briefs presented to
stake-holders.
- Participate in Agile process, backlog management, and project
decomposition into components and actionable units of work.
- Coordinate with all 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.
- Provide support and guidance to internal and external
customers, including sponsors, program managers, and
engineers.
- Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in science, applied science, or engineering
or other related discipline.
- Three years 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.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
- Immediate or previous eligibility to classified
information.
- Post-graduate degree in systems engineering, engineering
management, engineering mechanics, operations research, industrial
engineering, or related field.
- Ten years relevant professional work experience developing
systems requirements, systems designs, and/or leading systems
integration on large complex projects.
- Three years professional work experience specific to GNSS
observation and navigation data.
- Specialized study, research, or work-experience with a specific
emphasis on software architecture, data engineering, real-time data
streams, GNSS systems and/or GNSS signal structure.
- Demonstrated experience participating in an Agile project
management using Jira or similar Agile management tools.
- Demonstrated experience in software development using C++ and
Python.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a 3.5 in major
coursework.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 (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 at to learn more
about the total benefits offered.Salary Range$93,000 -
$175,000Working 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 transcriptsImportantfor 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
thatALLRequired 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
questionspresented 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. 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.----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) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----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). 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 2021 report
here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616
Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.
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