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Research Engineer 3
Requisition ID
req28280
Working Title
Research Engineer 3
Position Grade
15
Position Summary
The Research Engineer 3 position is a crucial role within the COSMIAC organization, responsible for overseeing the engineering team's work to ensure that all hardware and payload designs meet the necessary scientific requirements. The candidate will provide an engineering background for research on spaceflight missions that are awarded grants and contracts to a principal investigator.
In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, developing, analyzing, communicating, and consulting on a wide range of space-based data and other requirements. They will perform applied research, design, and execute various analytical and statistical studies. The Research Engineer 3 will provide functional leadership, training, and guidance to other researchers as appropriate.
Furthermore, the candidate will conduct functional analysis of electrical designs to evaluate the institutional resources available for completing complex programs. They will use statistical analysis techniques to analyze and consult on the outcomes of power designs. The Research Engineer 3 will also employ software to design, manipulate, summarize, and generate reports from multiple, large, and complex data sets and generic design features.
The successful candidate will design, build, and test special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes related to national defense, outer space, industry, or the global environment. They will coordinate with procurement and human resources personnel to ensure that subordinates have the necessary resources for job success.
The Research Engineer 3 must be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritize work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, they must be willing and able to travel to off-site and on-base locations as required.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Professional Engineer (PE) may be required, depending upon field of expertise.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• Maintains a DoD Security Clearance to meet necessary security requirements.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for space systems at the COSMIAC Research Center and represents the center to the School of Engineering (SoE).
• Prepares, supervises, and provides education and training to junior engineers and coordinates facility improvements to ensure a safe and efficient working environment for them.
• Conducts functional analysis of electrical designs to assess institutional resources available for completing complex programs.
• Utilizes statistical analysis techniques to analyze and consult on the outcomes of power designs.
  Employs software 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 research purposes related to national defense, outer space, industry, or the global environment.
• Coordinates with procurement and human resources personnel to ensure subordinates have the necessary resources for job success.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritize work tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel to off-site and on-base locations as required.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
COSMIAC (282A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
06/30/2024
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $5,456.53 - $9,600.00
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
2/13/2024
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 attach CV, Resume, and 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.
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