Research Engineer - RE I​/II​/SE

Overview

Job Title:

Research Engineer - Multiple RE I/II/SE-Open Rank

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

• RAVEN is a fast-paced hands-on engineering and research program with evolving requirements. Support the project's three existing research engineers and an array of students, both graduate and undergraduate.
• Attend regular and unscheduled meetings with NASA counterparts.
• Oversee the design and fabrication of test rig components and subsystems.
• Write technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Attend and potentially lead experimental test campaigns.
• Compile data and technical reports for dissemination to NASA.
• Author or co-author technical papers for presentation at conferences or journals.
• Assist students in achieving their technical objectives.
• Participate in team leadership activities such as recruitment and the running of facilities.
• Procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment; interaction with vendors and suppliers.

Some travel to NASA research centers and technical conferences will be required.

Open Rank Required Qualifications. Final rank will be determined commensurate with education and experience.

Research Engineer I
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, or related area.

Research Engineer II
A Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering, and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
A Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering, and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor s degree, or
A Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering or related area.

Senior Research Associate/Engineer/ Scientist/Technologist or Senior Extension Professional
A Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
A Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering, and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor s degree, or
A Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering, and four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor s degree.

This solicitation is deliberately open-ended to reflect the flexible nature required of this role. However, our foremost requirement is for demonstrable experience in a relevant technical discipline such as Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or Computer Science.

Early career candidates are preferred. Valid US driving license required.

• The ability to teach and mentor a multifaceted student body
• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to mentor and assist students pursuing graduate education
• The ability to design and teach curricula responsive to all students
• The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support student learning and success
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success
• The ability to apply expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to advance student success

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 3 references.

For questions regarding this role, please reach out to Lee Whitcher at leewhitcher.

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The School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology maintains a strong aerospace engineering program with a hands-on approach to research, scholarship, and education.