Job Title
Technologist I
Agency
Texas A&M University System Offices
Department
Bush Combat Development Complex
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
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 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight 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 with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Salary:
$3,042.67 - $5,416.67 per month commensurate with experience.
Job Description Summary:
The Technologist I, under general supervision, uses principles and theories or engineering, math and science to solve technical problems within mechanical, electrical, and other system-level elements of the teamed autonomy research. Project assignments require initiative and independent judgment. Researchers at BCOC are investigating cooperative autonomy to extend capabilities and leverage heterogeneous fleet resources. The goal is to help facilitate effective intelligent vehicle interactions with service members to foster the trust essential lo forming efficient teams. Successful, intelligent vehicles will increase unit capabilities, situational awareness, mobility, and speed or action. The research team regularly demonstrates the developing technologies that enable coordinated movement with our heterogeneous multi-vehicle fleet in the diverse off-road terrain at the RELLIS campus. The BCDC located on the 2,000-acre RELLIS Campus in Bryan. The BCOC is the result of a partnership between the U.S. Army Futures Command and The Texas A&M University System and the Stale or Texas. The $200 million complex is designed to bring together researchers from U.S. universities, the military and the private sector for collaboration, demonstrations. and high-tech testing or initiatives to help accelerate military innovation for our nation's defense.
Responsibilities: - Collaborate on design, prototyping and integration of robotic payloads for autonomous vehicles.- Design and execute field testing experiments and data collection for evaluation of robotic payloads and integrated system performance.- Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise.- Utilizes established engineering principles in the design and evaluation of engineering components.- Create and interpret technical drawings and schematics.- Maintain logistics of project inventory, organization, and ordering using 5S method.- Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with some guidance.- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of computer-aided drafting techniques, and design.- Basic knowledge of mathematical formulas and computations and data gathering methods.- Ability to regularly track project logistics via custom spreadsheet and tools- Basic knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.- Ability to effectively communicate engineering solutions both verbally and in writing to management, customers, and peers.
Must possess, or be able to gain and maintain, a Department of Defense security clearance.
Other Requirements:
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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