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Rincon Research Corp

System Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$116K - $142K/yr

What required background will make you successful? * BS or higher in engineering, physics, computer science, or mathematics. * At least 7 years' experience (or 5 years with M.S.) as an engineer or ...

AURA

Science Intern

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Studying toward or recent recipient of a university degree in astronomy, physics, computer science, data science, or a related technical field. * Background knowledge of astronomy and physics: stars ...

NSF's NOIRLab

Science Intern

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Studying toward or recent recipient of a university degree in astronomy, physics, computer science, data science, or a related technical field. * Background knowledge of astronomy and physics: stars ...

NOAO

Science Intern

Tucson, AZ

$14.25 - $19/hr

Studying toward or recent recipient of a university degree in astronomy, physics, computer science, data science, or a related technical field. * Background knowledge of astronomy and physics: stars ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$76.46K/yr

... science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B ... Knowledge of computer engineering policies, theories, principles and concepts, and familiarity with ...

US Department of the Air Force

$76.46K/yr

... science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B ... Knowledge of computer engineering policies, theories, principles and concepts, and familiarity with ...

Mayo Clinic

Physicist- Diagnostic Imaging

Phoenix, AZ

$173.66K - $260.64K/yr

Qualifications Master's degree in Medical Physics or a related field such as physics, chemistry, computer science or engineering required. Two years experience in a clinical position under the ...

Mayo Clinic

Specialist-Diag Rad Physics

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$78.27K - $117.31K/yr

Responsibilities Works directly with the Diagnostic Medical Physicist to assure high quality ... Candidates with a background in computer science and/or computer programming are strongly ...

Mayo Clinic

Specialist-Diag Rad Physics

Phoenix, AZ

Works directly with the Diagnostic Medical Physicist to assure high quality, consistently reliable ... Candidates with a background in computer science and/or computer programming are strongly ...

Mayo Clinic

Specialist-Diag Rad Physics

Phoenix, AZ

Works directly with the Diagnostic Medical Physicist to assure high quality, consistently reliable ... Candidates with a background in computer science and/or computer programming are strongly ...

Mayo Clinic

Specialist-Diag Rad Physics

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Works directly with the Diagnostic Medical Physicist to assure high quality, consistently reliable ... Candidates with a background in computer science and/or computer programming are strongly ...

Mayo Clinic

Physicist- Diagnostic Imaging

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Qualifications Master's degree in Medical Physics or a related field such as physics, chemistry, computer science or engineering required. Two years experience in a clinical position under the ...

Deloitte

Data Science Consultant

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Required : • A Bachelor's in a quantitative field (engineering, mathematics, physics, machine learning, statistics or computer science) are the ideal candidates. • At least 2+ years of industry ...

Deloitte

Data Science Consultant

Tempe, AZ

A Bachelor's in a quantitative field (engineering, mathematics, physics, machine learning, statistics or computer science) are the ideal candidates. * At least 2+ years of industry experience outside ...

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System Engineer

System Engineer

Rincon Research Corp

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$116K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?

At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee owned company, is seeking a talented, tenacious, results-driven individual to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts who are collectively responsible for creating custom digital signal processing solutions and leveraging them to make an operational mission impact.

Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!

What are the primary responsibilities in the System Engineer position?

The System Engineer will perform a variety of roles in the engineering design and production teams. This role may include membership or leadership in a team executing a development contract. It may also include internal R&D projects or support of the production or product sustainment activities. This role may have a large degree of independence and responsibility for delivering results with little or no oversight. The role is also likely to be involved with multiple different activities simultaneously that may include design, test, production, proposal support, and customer interaction and support.

What required background will make you successful?

  • BS or higher in engineering, physics, computer science, or mathematics.
  • At least 7 years’ experience (or 5 years with M.S.) as an engineer or developer in at least one of the following fields: Electronic hardware design, DSP design, FPGA implementation, RF system design and performance specifications, high speed networks, software development.
  • Experience developing and analyzing requirements
  • Experience reading and creating system and interconnect drawings for electronic, software, or mechanical systems
  • Ability to write test plans and procedures
  • Ability to write training material
  • Comfort with agile development methods in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred skills:

  • M.S. or higher in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics (counts for 2 years of experience)
  • Experience developing system, software, and/or test architectures
  • Experience with electronic hardware production
  • Experience writing or contributing to proposals

Where is the position located?

This position is located at our Tucson, AZ Headquarters.

*The likely salary range for this position is $116,000 to $142,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

What benefits does RRC offer?

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
  • Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
  • Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
  • Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
  • Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
  • Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.