Security Systems Engineering Scientist

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Systems Engineering Scientist applies sound engineering practices to design, analyze, integrate, and solve physical security challenges for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). The role contributes throughout the acquisition and system development lifecycle, from analyzing novel solution alternatives and developing requirements to system design, integration testing, and sustainment. The position involves system and mission analysis; developing, building, testing, and integrating systems and systems-of-systems; and creating and maintaining documentation for mission and requirements analysis, system design, configuration management, and testing. The scientist also supports data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, as well as equipment installation and testing at field locations. The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus and may involve interstate or intrastate travel, along with some evening, weekend, or holiday work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, systems engineering, or another related field.
Three years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
Willingness to work with new technologies; strong organization, planning, coordination, and time-management skills across multiple tasks or projects.
Attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team without daily supervision, while communicating and coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen; the selected applicant will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience or in-depth knowledge of U.S. Navy platforms, systems, operations, and tactics.
Experience or in-depth knowledge of U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, or Department of Energy physical security systems.
Experience with U.S. Navy diving or diving systems.
Experience with U.S. Navy submarines, operations, anti-submarine warfare, or subsea and seabed warfare.
Experience in systems or mission engineering.
Experience with sonar systems or other waterborne sensor technologies.
Experience with autonomous systems, sonar, radar, radio, and/or EO/IR camera systems.
Experience in field deployment, sustainment, and/or testing of systems.
Experience acting as a technical lead or in project management.
Understanding of software and hardware engineering processes and standards.
Experience in acoustics, signal processing, detection theory, pattern recognition and classification, or image processing.
Experience developing software in Linux or an embedded environment.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

Analyze systems and missions, assess existing capabilities, and identify gaps and opportunities for solutions.
Collaborate with teams to develop novel solutions using sound engineering principles.
Design, build, test, and integrate systems and systems-of-systems.
Create and maintain documentation for mission and requirements analysis, system design, configuration management, and testing.
Participate in data collection exercises, data management, analysis, and reporting.
Support equipment installation and testing at field locations.
Perform other related functions as assigned.