Principal Research Scientist/Engineer- Huntsville (Pool)

Auburn University•Huntsville, AL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a pooled posting that will remain open for an extended period, with selected applicants contacted as future staffing needs arise. These are limited term appointments, and continuation of employment is contingent upon funding availability. The positions will be located in Huntsville, AL. Auburn University’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development and the Applied Research Institute (ARI) is seeking candidates for multiple Principal Research Scientist/Engineer positions in anticipation of securing contract funding across a broad range of engineering and scientific disciplines. Areas of focus may include modeling and simulation; systems engineering and integration; advanced and additive manufacturing; autonomous systems: robotics; electromagnetics, mechanical and electrical systems design, thermal and structural analysis, materials science and engineering; propulsion systems; and multi-program project management supporting government and industry sponsors. These positions are responsible for conducting advanced research to investigate, evaluate, and apply engineering and scientific principles. Incumbents will lead and contribute to innovative research initiatives, generate new knowledge, and support the development of practical solutions to complex technical challenges aligned with ARI’s mission.

Requirements

PhD from an accredited institution in Engineering, science, management information science (MIS), or related technical field.
Level I: No experience required
Level II: 2 years of professional experience
Level III: 4 years of professional experience
Level IV: 6 years of professional experience
Level V: 8 years of professional experience
Level VI: 10 years of professional experience
Level VII: 12 years of professional experience
Experience for Levels II-VII should be in engineering and research practices and principles or science-based programs.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree may substitute relevant experience toward the PhD requirement at the rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Responsibilities

Leads research and development projects requiring the applications of professional engineering or scientific practices and principles.
Provides technical contributions and develops concepts that lead to new leading-edge technologies/techniques/methods.
Provides in-depth technical advice to other areas.
Operates, maintains, and repairs specialized equipment.
Advises faculty, postdocs, students, and staff with design, modification, prototype, processes, analysis procedures, and other engineering solutions.
Designs and fabricates equipment, materials, systems utilizing engineering and scientific practices and principles.
Ensures supplies are available and operational for use in projects.
May manage local computer systems for laboratory functionality.
Develops proposals, budgets, schedules and progress reports and presents results.
Evaluates findings to develop new concepts, equipment, or processes.
Prepares technical reports for long and short-range planning.