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Professional Intern/Technical
Requisition ID
req31468
Working Title
Professional Intern/Technical
Position Grade
10
Position Summary
TheProfessional Intern/Technical role within the COSMIAC organization isfundamental to supporting engineering efforts for spaceflight missions procuredthrough grants and contracts. This position entails overseeing the alignment ofhardware and payload designs with scientific requirements and contributingengineering expertise to various research projects under the guidance of aprincipal investigator.
Responsibilitiesencompass collecting, analyzing, and disseminating space-based data, as well asconducting applied research and executing analytical studies. The role may alsoinvolve providing functional leadership and guidance to team members.
Moreover,the successful candidate will conduct functional analysis of electrical designsand employ statistical analysis techniques to assess outcomes. Proficiency insoftware tools is essential for manipulating complex datasets and generatingreports.
Designing,constructing, and testing specialized equipment and instrumentation pertinentto national defense, space exploration, or environmental research forms anintegral part of the role. Collaboration with procurement and human resourcesteams ensures resource availability for job success.
TheProfessional Intern/Technical role requires both independent work andcollaboration within multidisciplinary teams, coupled with effectiveprioritization to meet project deadlines. Flexibility to travel to variouslocations, on and off-site, is essential.
This position also involves undertaking a professional internship aimed atproviding recent college graduates in applied engineering or other advancedtechnical fields with on-the-job training and experience. Interns engage indiverse work assignments, projects, and activities of varying technicalcomplexity, structured to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, andabilities for performing at a professional, technical level. Training andmentorship are provided for planning and executing activities and assignments.Typically, this is a fixed-term position lasting up to 24 months.

• Conducts functional analysis of electrical designs toassess institutional resources available for completing complex programs.
• Employssoftware to design, manipulate, summarize, and generate reports from multiple,large, and complex data sets and generic design features.
• Designs,builds, and tests special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for researchpurposes related to national defense, outer space, industry, or the globalenvironment..
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of amultidisciplinary team, prioritize work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to off-site and on-base locations asrequired.
• Ademonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success,as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Must present transcripts prior to a formal offer being extended.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have obtained a Bachelor's of Science degree or higher level of Science degree, related to the work to be completed, no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor's of Science (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher) degree program; no previous experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
COSMIAC (282A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
6 months from date of hire
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $18.81 - $25.56
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please provide resume, cover letter and completed application.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.