Research Engineer

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Department: Vice Pres for Research
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Research

Michigan Tech’s Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) is seeking a Research Engineer I to serve as a software developer supporting a variety of scientific and research programs. This position is based at MTRI in Ann Arbor, Michigan ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

• 1. Design and develop software user interfaces; design methodologies and tool sets; design and conduct tests.
• 2. Support data management for remote sensing projects through the design and maintenance of scientific databases.
• 3. Develop software to prototype and evaluate signal processing, remote sensing, and/or machine learning algorithms.
• 4. Assist with the dissemination of scientific results to external parties via the development of web based software.
• 5. Assist with defining software objectives by analyzing user requirements, system features, and functionality.
• 6. Recommend software solutions by comparing pros and cons of custom versus off-the-shelf alternatives.
• 7. Coordinate requirements and schedules, contribute to team meetings, troubleshoot development and production problems.
• 8. Develop software documentation and assistance tools.
• 9. Continue to improve performance by being aware of new technologies and software products, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations.
• 10. Accept ownership of, and responsibility for responding to new and varied requests.
• 11. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
• 12. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering with computer science experience.

• Strong programming skills with experience in one or more of the following programming languages/software:
  Python, MATLAB, C++, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of software development tools, including revision control systems.
• Experience with one or more of the following: database design and maintenance, geospatial data processing, web development frameworks, cloud computing, ROS (Robotic Operating System).
• Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in team projects.
• Familiarity with Linux or other Unix-based operating system.

• Basic knowledge of one or more of the following: signal processing, image processing, geospatial data processing, machine learning, numerical analysis, statistics, robotics, or distributed computing.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to perform research, solve technical problems, and/or develop software tools.

• Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires United States citizenship. Obtaining a national security clearance while holding a dual citizenship will not be possible when the foreign country poses a risk to the national security of the United States.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction, but work without continuous oversight.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to significant matters related to job duties.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in team projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

• Holds U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to contribute to competitive grant proposals.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas through symposia, methods documentation, reports, and publications.

• Employee Safety Overview
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

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