Job Details

Purpose

Aid in the development and field deployment of underwater acoustic acquisition systems in support of defense-related and research applications in the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL).

Responsibilities

Assist with hardware fabrication and battery assembly / fabrication, as required

Coordinate and execute on the fabrication of complex electronics systems.

Deploy / recover subsea systems in field from offshore vessel / work boats and troubleshoot and repair equipment, as necessary.

Develop and review quality processes to confidently ensure constructed systems meet operational requirements.

Assist with cable fabrication and electrical support items, as required

Assist with procurement and inventory for board fab and assembly

Performs diagnostics on electronic components to determine functioning level and capacity.

Procurement and tracking of inventory. Advanced documentation support.

Maintain electrical test lab and test equipment

Fabrication and maintenance of scientific equipment.

Assist with preparations for offsite operations.

Develop and review fabrication instruction and processes to be used by junior technicians.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED

Four years of related experience.

Able to interpret manuals / schematics.

Experience with basic lab equipment

Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely.

Self-motivated, quick learner, results-oriented and a clear focus on quality.

Willingness / ability to perform frequent domestic / foreign travel up to 30 percent.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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

Associates of Applied Science in Electronics or certification in technical trade.

5+ years of work experience in an electronics-related technical trade.

Soldering experience with through hole and surface mount applications.

Ability to create test procedures to validate and ensure that electrical design requirements of products are met.

Hands on electronic fabrication experience.

Hands on mechanical fabrication experience.

Experience directly supporting Engineers in the development and testing of prototype electronic hardware.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Basic familiarity with Altium Designer

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.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

45,000-$52,000+ / negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Exposure to all weather conditions.

Exposure to extreme temperatures.

Use of PPE.

May work around chemicals and chemical fumes.

May work around electrical / mechanical hazards.

Use of manual dexterity.

Climbing of stairs.

Climbing ladders.

Lifting and moving.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Work around overhead lifts with cranes and other industrial equipment.

Electronic lab and machine shop conditions.

Some weekend, evening and holiday work.

Will work outdoors, indoors and over water (i.e., barges, ships at sea and piers).

Occasional intrastate, interstate and international travel.

Will be exposed to high level of noise at times.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

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.

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.

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.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.