Technologist, Levels I III

Job description

Job Title
Technologist, Levels I - III


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 George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC), part of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), invites applications for a full-time Technologist I-III in the focus area of Laser Diagnostics and Directed Energy.


The Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC) (https://bcdc.tamus.edu/) - located on the 2,300-acre RELLIS Campus in Bryan, TX - is an ecosystem for agile technology development and service-member-inspired research.

The BCDC is the result of a partnership between the Department of Defense, Texas A&M University System, and the State of 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 of initiatives to help accelerate military innovation for our nation’s defense.

Our leaders and experienced personnel thrive in a dynamic environment where they get to share their passions, and strive for advancements in critical DoD areas, such as integrated hypersonics, directed energy, advanced materials, trusted AI and autonomy, robotics, FutureG, human-machine interfaces, and integrated sensors.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and truly make an impact by helping to solve the toughest challenges for our nation's security.


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 8.25% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.


Salary:

Commensurate with experience.


Job Title:

Technologist - Laser Diagnostics and Directed Energy, Levels I - III


Job Description Summary:

The 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 f 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.


Responsibilities:

- Plans and conducts engineering research requiring independent judgement in the selection, and minor 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.

- 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.



Qualifications:

Minimum qualification for Technologist I

- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Minimum qualification for Technologist II

- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Two years of relevant experience.


Minimum qualification for Technologist III

- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Four years of relevant experience.


Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:

-Must be able to gain and maintain a DoD (Department of Defense) security clearance.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Experience in report writing.- Experience in working on research projects.- 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 team-based environment.- Familiarity or willingness to learn principles of Agile project management and technology development.

- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.


Preferred Qualifications:

- 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.




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.



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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.

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