R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate

Responsibilities

• Design support of new and existing underwater acoustic systems and sensors. This includes scheduling, execution, calibration, characterization, testing, and data analysis.
• Deploy/recover subsea systems in field from offshore vessels / work boats and trouble shoot and repair equipment, as necessary.
• Assist with hardware procurement.
• Assist with fabrication facilities management, warehouse and shop organization, and coordinate maintenance and inventory of shop tools.
• Other related functions, as required.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., Creo, Solidworks) for 3D modeling and assembly.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) concepts and experience using common software packages (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL) for basic linear static analysis.
• Experience generating detailed engineering drawings in accordance with industry standards (e.g, ASME Y14.5).
• Strong understanding of Engineering Mechanics, including statics, strength of materials, and the selection/application of common engineering materials (metals, polymers).
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical components and systems (e.g., shafts, bearings, fasteners, gears, seals).
• Familiarity with programming engineering computation software such as MATLAB
• 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

Requirements

• Master's degree in mechanical or ocean engineering and 3 years of experience.
• Three years of experience with the design, fabrication, and testing of prototype hardware in a commercial, research, or advanced academic setting. Proven ability to apply principles of structural integrity, materials science, and system performance to hardware design.
• Demonstrated experience or high aptitude in designing, building, or deploying oceanographic instrumentation or similar remote sensing/harsh-environment equipment.
• Practical field-testing experience with mechanical hardware.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various manufacturing and fabrication processes (e.g., machining, welding, 3D printing) and their impact on design.
• Experience with data processing, such as acoustic signal processing using software like MATLAB.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with 3.2 in core engineering courses.
• General Notes
• 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 to learn more about the total benefits offered.
• Salary Range
• $88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions
• Standard office conditions
• Periodic offshore work on ships
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Intrastate/interstate/international travel
• Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Will work outdoors, indoors and over water
• 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
• Impo

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: R&D Hardware Mechanical Engineering Scientist Associate ---- 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 Contribute to research and development tasks and experimental sea-tests within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL) at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL) .

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