Research Project Engineer III

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Research Project Engineer III Long Classification Title Research Project Engineer III Campus Location Durham Department UNH Ocean Process Analysis Lab Summary of Position

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 Additional Job Information Posting Number PS3969FY22 Other minimum qualifications

• 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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• 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 Information

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

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/55281 Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 24 EEO Statement

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.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details

Posting Date 04/20/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Grant Funded If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

Manages, communicates, and coordinates science and mission operations requirements with the project team and subcontractors. Train others, including students, in data systems and science and mission operations. Students will be used to help with mission operations

Duty/Responsibility

Specify, design, and implement the software for the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and simulators required to test, operate, monitor, and command scientific instrumentation for spaceflight projects. Knowledge of specialized data systems and ground systems equipment used in instrument and spacecraft applications. Provide software design support to team members.

Participate in the analysis and troubleshooting of instrument or ground system issues

Duty/Responsibility

Manage tests of ground software and review, edit, or prepare test procedures and reports as necessary. Proficiency with simulations needed for data systems on NASA projects. Proficiency with data analysis tools, visualization tools and methods

Duty/Responsibility

Observe and participate in instrument testing on-site in California. Observe and participate in host integration activities at host facility (location TBD). Run host integration tests with the science operations team

Duty/Responsibility

Conduct trade studies relating to specification and selection of components for data systems.

Provide input to research proposals and cost estimates as required.

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