Systems Engineering Process Engineering Scientist
Description
Job Posting Title
Systems Engineering Process Engineering Scientist
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Hiring Department
Applied Research Laboratories
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Position Open To
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
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FLSA Status
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date
Immediately
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Position Duration
Expected to Continue
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Location
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
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Job Details
Purpose
The Space and Geophysics Laboratory (SGL) delivers capabilities to government customers for a variety of applications, from real-time data-intensive network operations to standalone remote field systems.
We are seeking a systems engineer with a process and methodology focus to join a growing team of engineers and scientists developing new capabilities for government sponsors and partners, in support of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) such as GPS. This role focuses on the systems engineering lifecycle itself — how scope is elicited, requirements are managed, designs are decomposed, and work is planned and tracked across multiple project teams.
As a key member of a team of engineers, you will be responsible for eliciting systems scope from stakeholders, guiding the development of requirements, translating requirements into systems designs, guiding the decomposition of those systems into components of actionable units of work, and advising all stakeholders throughout the life-cycle, from systems definition to implementation.
Responsibilities
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Elicit systems scope and requirements from stakeholders for use in systems designs
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Develop, document, and refine systems engineering processes, including requirements management, traceability, and decomposition practices across project teams
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Lead backlog management and project decomposition into components and actionable units of work within an Agile process
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Communicate work process, products, and results, including documentation, written reports, and briefs presented to stake-holders
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Coordinate with and provide support to stakeholders throughout the life-cycle of the systems definition, design, implementation, integration, and deployment
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Perform engineering estimates, guide project schedules, and identify dependencies
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Conduct engineering evaluations, such as trade studies, reliability analysis, functional analysis, risk analysis assessments
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Mentoring of junior engineering staff, technicians, and students
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Other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in science, applied science, or engineering.
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Three years of relevant professional work experience developing systems requirements and systems designs
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Demonstrated ability to design, develop, evaluate, and support the development of large and complex systems
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate technical detail to staff and stakeholders of varying backgrounds and experiences.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with a strong commitment to contribution and enabling the entire team.
US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
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Post-graduate degree in systems engineering, engineering management, engineering mechanics, operations research, industrial engineering, or related field;
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Five years relevant professional work experience developing systems requirements and systems designs
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Immediate or previous eligibility to classified information.
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Demonstrated experience defining, documenting, and improving systems engineering processes and lifecycles (e.g. INCOSE practices, requirements traceability, V-model or iterative processes);
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Demonstrated experience participating in and facilitating an Agile project management using Jira or similar Agile management tools, including backlog grooming and work decomposition;
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Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques (experience with Structurizr is a plus);
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Work experience specific to GNSS observation and navigation data;
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0
General Notes
An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.
Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.
Visit our website ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
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Retirement contributions
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
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Salary Range
$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
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Standard office conditions
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Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
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Use of manual dexterity
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Some weekend, evening and holiday work
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Possible interstate/intrastate travel
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Required Materials
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Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
- Unofficial college transcript
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action e