Senior Research Engineer I

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Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Senior Research Engineer I position involves the design and development of custom software solutions (mobile and/or desktop applications, web services, APIs, etc.) to meet customer requirements of the Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology. Specific technical activities include interfacing with customers to determine project requirements and desired results, managing a software development team to ensure successful delivery of software products, developing high-level prototype designs, presentations, reports, technical documentation and publications, providing training and technical support for fielded technologies, presenting research results at technical meetings, and assisting with the preparation of proposals to project sponsors. Those who are self-motivated, curious, adaptive, and exercise independent thought and judgment are the primary candidates for this opportunity. Candidates should have a desire to stay abreast of changes in technology as it relates to their work, and must be able to evaluate and identify new technologies to support projects. Candidates should be able to interface with customers to define product requirements and provide technology support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with customers to determine project requirements and desired results. (10%)
• Assists in planning, direction and supervision of research and development projects and other technical operations (i.e., to include management of a software development team). (20%)
• Conduct research and development activities to enable successful project completion. (20%)
• Develop high-level prototype designs and presentations in support of research and development projects. (10%)
• Assists in the preparation of reports, technical documentation, and publications (e.g., journal or trade articles). (10%)
• Provide training and technical support for fielded technologies. (10%)
• Presents or assists in the presentation of research results at technical meetings or other venues. (5%)
• Assists in the preparation of proposals to project sponsors. (5%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned. (10%)

What we need:

• Master’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.

What is helpful:

• Master of Science degree in Computer Science, or an accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Proven experience in managing projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Objective-C, Swift, C++, etc.
• Proficiency with web development (e.g., HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, AJAX, Node.js, Angular, React, Svelte, Symfony, etc.).
• Proficiency with web service development/interfacing (e.g., REST, GraphQL, SOAP, WSDL, etc.).
• Proficiency with third-party software framework integration (e.g., Eclipse RCP, Apache Hadoop, Kubernetes, commercial cloud computing services, etc.).
• Proficiency with database languages (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, etc.).
• Proficiency with software development tools (e.g., Git, VS Code, Jira, Jenkins, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Work Location:

• RELLIS Campus – Bryan, TX.

About The Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology

The Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology (TCAT) provides high quality, applied research and development of pragmatic solutions to address the unique and critical needs of its customers. TCAT’s primary mission is the development, delivery, and insertion of technology to solve targeted problems, engaging the entire continuum of research from basic to applied. The TCAT team encompasses a wide array of expertise ranging from software and systems engineering, to user experience and visual/graphical design. Through utilization of a unique mix of knowledge and skills, TCAT can span interdisciplinary boundaries and couple its research strengths with proven capabilities and capacity to accomplish targeted challenges.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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.