RESEARCH ENGINEER II

Early-career Embedded Electrical Engineering position for UAB's Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD) group.  Develops viable embedded electrical system and component designs based on project requirements and specifications and assist in development, manufacture, maintenance, sustainment, and operational support of payload systems for space applications. Develops detailed engineering documents and electrical drawings and/or CAD models for use in fabrication and assembly of complex engineering hardware and devices. Reviews and checks engineering drawings produced by others for adherence to technical specifications and requirements. Assists in the development and utilization of SPICE models to supplement design or debugging efforts.  Assists with benchtop prototyping of component and board level designs for iterative testing and integration. Demonstrate effective technical communication to guide fabrication and assembly efforts,  and work closely with engineers of other disciplines to develop high reliability integrated systems.

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.

US Citizens only.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

·          Assists in design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.

·          Support meetings, teleconferences, and travel as required by projects.

·          Reports to EITD Electrical Engineering Section Lead

·          Performs simple and routine engineering design tasks with standard techniques.

·          Assists more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods and reports.

·          Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.

Salary Range: $67,070  –  $108,990

Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering related field. Four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Minimal Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

·       Ability to use various engineering and documentation/analysis software, MS Word, and Excel

·       Ability to problem-solve

·       Ability to work independently

·       Conflict resolution skills

·       Interpersonal skills

·       Organizational skills

·       Technical Communication skills (verbal & written)

·       Prioritization skills

·       Process improvement and quality skills

·       Ability to train others

·       Electrical/Electronics Design experience using CAE software

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

·       Electrical Engineering experience for embedded / integrated systems

·       Electrical/Electronics Fabrication and Assembly experience

·       Electrical Engineering experience for aerospace applications

·       SPICE Modeling and Analysis for embedded systems design

·       Microcontroller Programming/Prototyping Experience

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