GNSS Facilities Lead, Systems and Field Engineering Scientist R15330
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Job Description:
Participate as a member of the hardware and field engineering team supporting a worldwide GNSS Monitor Station Network (MSN).
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Job Details:
Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in the design, development, and implementation of new facilities to support GNSS data collection and processing. Lead in the maintenance and upgrade of existing on-site ARL and remote facilities. Occasional after-hours support. This includes lifting hardware up to 75 lbs.
- Coordinate with project sponsors and functional groups to determine schedules and risks. Participate in project reviews. Participate in requirement reviews. Provide a technical interface to sponsors and other external organizations. Coordinate activities of local support staff at remote sites.
- Field Engineering: Planning for travel (foreign and domestic), to include task list writing, part ordering, component assembly, site and task sponsor coordination, shipping, fulfillment of security and travel requirements, and handling other logistics as necessary. Remote site Engineering to include completion of tasking, writing daily reports, coordination with staff, and return shipping.
- Supervise and mentor technical staff to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other relevant technical degree.
- Three years of related/applied research experience.
- Experience in hardware design and/or fabrication.
- Experience in prototype design and assembly.
- Experience with architectural or structural design or construction management, with relevant knowledge of electrical power, HVAC, and networking systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills within a team environment.
- Available for international travel for periods of up to one month at a time.
Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with diverse groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Engineering.
- More than three years of experience in hardware design and/or fabrication.
- Experience in Facilities Management.
- Exhibited leadership and management experience.
- Previous or current eligibility for access to classified information.
- Previous experience in budgeting oversight.
- Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits; analog and RF circuit design; uninterruptable power systems (UPS and UBS); HVAC systems; commercial, residential, and marine electrical; machining and mechanical processes; electrical, building, and/or mil-spec codes; computer technology (e.g. communication tools, computer programming, operating systems, productivity software, presentation software, database management, accounting software).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
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