Research Project Engineer III

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This candidate will support NASA’s Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) investigation. GLIMR is a $108M UNH-led investigation to study phytoplankton physiology and other coastal ocean processes. The contract is funded through NASA’s Earth Systems Science Pathfinder Program Office. GLIMR’s on-orbit instrument operations will be conducted from UNH. GLIMR has recently passed the NASA confirmation process and moved into the implementation phase.

The instrument is under development and work has started to develop the SOC. GLIMR is planned to operate through 2029.

Under general direction of the Project Manager or Principal Investigator and as a member of one or more scientific instrument research and development teams, this individual works closely with project scientists, digital electronics engineers, and technicians to design, develop, test, and maintain the software required for the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) supporting pre-launch testing and post-launch operations of spaceflight instrumentation for GLIMR and other NASA science projects.

This position will develop, set-up, and manage the GLIMR Science Operations Center.

Acceptable minimum level of education:
Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience: 7-10 years

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or in a closely related scientific or technical field and five years of related experience, or a combination of directly related higher education and experience equal to nine years.
• Experience in the design of ground system equipment.
• Advanced experience in computer programming and computational design
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Possesses self-initiative, motivation, and strong drive

• Experience with Linux, Python, STOL
• Experience with NASA software requirements, standards and process
• Experience with Linux and Windows system administration
• Experience with LEON test platforms
• Experience with operations software development tools such as GSEOS , ITOS or COSMOS
• Experience with issue and project tracking tools such as Jira
• Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git or subversion
• Experience with secure network protocols
• Knowledge of and experience with the engineering design and development process for federally sponsored science or technology programs.
  
  Experience with NASA
  -funded spaceflight hardware programs is most applicable.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

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