Computer Science Research Assistant Jobs in Austin, IN

Job Summary:

Provides comprehensive application functionality, configuration and support expertise for application software solutions; works with business analysts, architects, technical experts and software vendors on the solution requirements, design, configuration, functionality gap resolution, implementation, support, maintenance and enhancement of the applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in the analysis and evaluation of application functionality. Documents recommendations to increase utilization of standard application functionality to improve business processes and capabilities. Contributes to the determination and documentation of optimum application setup and configuration to meet functional requirements and specifications. Configures and verifies application setup and configuration. Develops expertise in emerging application and solution trends and functionality. Provides functional recommendations for assigned applications and systems. Contributes to the analysis of potential application solutions, Able to document recommended solutions to address functionality gaps in the application. Works with vendors to improve application functionality and resolve functionality issues. Documents and reviews functional, architecture and technical requirements and designs for process owners, business analysts, and architects. Contributes knowledge and serves as a contact resource for content, processes, procedures and functionality associated with assigned applications for projects and application support (as needed). Documents functional specifications for a given project from which programs and configurations will be applied to create the program, application, or complete solution.Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

College Job type: Full Time Entry Level

Subfunction: N/A 

Degree level: Bachelor

Educational Program: Computer Science

Start date: Fall 2026

Job Skill Requirements: 

Core Responsibilities: 

Assist in preparing and refining datasets for AI model development, including data cleansing, validation, and basic analysis.

Work with development teams to test AI models and validate outputs against business expectations.

• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for AI-driven procurement tools and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Participate in vendor evaluations for AI tools and platforms, including basic research and comparative analysis.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance requirements are considered in AI-related initiatives.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for stakeholders on AI initiatives, progress, and outcomes. 

Competencies: 
Business insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Tech savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
Solution Configuration - Configures, creates and tests a solution for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
Solution Modeling - Creates, designs and formulates models, diagrams and documentation using industry standards, tools, version control, and build and test automation to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements.
Solution Validation Testing - Validates a configuration item change or solution using the Function's defined best practices, including the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) standards, tools and metrics, to ensure that it works as designed and meets customer requirements.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 
Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 
Experience: 
Minimal relevant work experience required. 1-2 years of experience

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Exempt Entry Level: Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school's international office.