Senior Technologist II

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: The Senior Technologist - Laser Diagnostics & Directed Energy independently applies advanced knowledge of scientific research or engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields at the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). The laser diagnostics for hypersonics and directed energy research team at BCDC focuses on the maturation and application of novel energetic methods to provide revolutionary performance capabilities. The objective is to develop and implement laser technologies for hypersonic and directed energy applications. The ALLEMO is a multipurpose laboratory that integrates a range of laser-based and plasma-based technologies to facilitate aerodynamic and aero-optic research and development. The ALLEMO facility employs laser and electromagnetic concepts to understand high-speed aerodynamics, laser propagation, long-range detection of trace hazardous gases, plasma-based methods for flow control, guiding of electromagnetic and laser radiation, and advanced energy conversion methods. The ALLEMO is collocated with the NAL, providing complimentary laser diagnostic tools to support hypersonic research and a wide range of other research capabilities that take advantage of the NAL hypersonic wind tunnels. Work at other facilities around campus or the RELLIS campus (e.g., Ballistics, AeroOptics and Materials (BAM) Range) could be required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience in report writing.
• Experience in working on research projects.
• Must be able to gain and maintain a DoD (Department of Defense) security clearance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively through informal and formal documents, reports, and presentations to senior management.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a learn-based environment.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn principles of Agile project management and technology development.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens only.
• Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices.
• Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply.
• A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Optical and/or plasma diagnostics.
• Familiarity with high-speed aerodynamics and directed energy.
• Familiarity with high energy lasers and directed energy related technologies
• Experience in applied research and development.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts engineering research requiring independent judgement in the selection, and minor to major adaptation and modification of standard engineering and scientific techniques.
• Operate, maintain and oversee safety requirements for a variety of Class 4 laser systems including MHz rate pulse burst lasers, femtosecond pulsed Titanium sapphire lasers, Nd:YAG lasers, fiber lasers and dye lasers; trains other users when needed on these systems.
• Designs, analyzes, builds, and tests special-purpose equipment and/or instrumentation for research purposes in field of expertise.
• Applies an analytical approach to assist with development of a solution to a variety of problems.
• Demonstrates and applies thorough understanding of engineering methods, research protocols, assessment instruments, and data interpretation.
• Designs and performs engineering experiments, tests, and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
• Participates in team research activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive health benefits
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• tuition assistance
• wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees