RESEARCH ENGINEER I - (T229717)
RESEARCH ENGINEER I
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Entry-level Embedded Electrical Engineering position for UAB's Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) group. Assist in the electrical design, development, manufacture, maintenance, sustainment, and operational support of embedded payload systems for space applications. Develop system-level documents and electrical drawings for complex engineering hardware and devices. Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) was created to support the development of specialized research instruments for ground and microgravity-based research experiments. Since 1990, we have grown into a full-service organization, providing customers with a range of solutions from technical guidance to complete turn-key systems and services from concept through fabrication, deployment, and operational support. Our engineers are experienced in design, development, and commercialization of innovative hardware and software systems for the aeronautic and life sciences industry. As one of the nation's leading developers in cold stowage hardware for use in microgravity and exploration, our expertise covers mechanical, electrical, and software design, fabrication, assembly, test, and sustainment; as well as, systems engineering, safety and verification documentation / closeout, crew training, launch site support, mission operations, and recovery. Reports to EITD Electrical Engineering Section Lead Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques. Assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports. Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Salary Range: This position is assigned to Wage Grade W.G360 with a full Compensation-approved range of $57,940.00 – $94,150.00 annually (midpoint $75,320).
Final offers will be made within this grade range based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and the department’s budgeted amount for the role. Applicants whose stated salary expectations fall outside the posted grade range may not be considered.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics
: University
: Professional & Managerial
: 440002000 Engineering & Innovative Tech Develop
: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite
Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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