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Research Engineer I, HSRC

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Engineer I, HSRC.

Position Details

Location John C. Stennis Space Center

1020 Balch Blvd

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, 39529

United States

Division Hydrographic Science Research

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is an entry level position located at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hydrographic Science Research Center. The Hydrographic Science Research Center is located at the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, which is a “federal city” that boasts the world’s largest concentration of marine scientists. The successful candidate will be required to pass a NASA background security check as well as a USM employment background check.

Job Summary:

The research engineer will participate in directed research activities involving engineering tasks, including at sea operations. The position is based at the USM facilities at the Stennis Space Center, but activities can occur at other USM facilities and facilities of other organizations. This position requires to travel and spend time onboard research vessels.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Use engineering manuals, standard publications, and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data for use by higher level engineers, contractors and/or customers.

+ Keep abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments.

+ Perform engineering duties in support of ocean mapping and related activities. These duties involve hardware, software, integration of both, and utilizing mapping and related systems in the marine environment.

+ Perform developmental assignments in the application of established principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of professional engineering in the area of ocean mapping.

+ Provides programmatic and technical support to project directors or principal investigators and external researchers as appropriate and performs other duties as assigned.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Ability to travel and work from large and small vessels.

+ AutoCAD experience

+ Matlab experience

+ Teamwork and interpersonal skills

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program. Because the position require to work with export controlled equipment and to obtain clearance to work within a Federal Facility, priority will be given to US citizens or green card holder applicants.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.