Space Geodesist R25558

Please note: You must submit an application through The UT Austin website in ordered to be considered for this position.
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Salary Range: $98,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

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.

Applied Research Laboratories at the University of Texas at Austin (ARL:UT) offers relocation packages, exceptional benefits, staff education programs, and a casual work environment. There are fun and difficult problems to solve in our unique academic and research environment, as well as work-life balance. We are located in Austin, a dynamic city with a high quality of life that fosters creativity and innovation.

ARL:UT is a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), which is a strategic United States Department of Defense (DOD) research program that is associated with a university. ARL:UT is home to some of the world's most advanced research teams in the areas of acoustics, electromagnetics, and information sciences. Our sponsors include branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, NIH, and the intelligence community. ARL is comprised of four research labs and two research centers: Advanced Technology (ATL), Environmental Sciences (ESL), Signal and Information Sciences (SISL), Space and Geophysics (SGL), Center for Content Understanding (CCU), Center for Quantum Research (CQR).

Job Description:
Provide expertise and scientific rigor across a portfolio of technologies germane to precision survey and geodesy in order to effect improvements to these technologies, advance the body of knowledge in these fields, and to support our National interests.

Job Details:

• Contribute to the first principles problem formulations, algorithm development, systems designs, software implementations, and collection methods for specialized geodetic survey applications, drawing on expertise in fields such as physics, gravimetry, astronomy, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), terrestrial survey instrumentation, and estimation theory.
• Accrue and apply knowledge of global reference frame determination, multi-space geodetic techniques, metrology, geophysical phenomena, orbit determination, GNSS signals, and statistical estimation to address a range of specialized geodetic applications. Design experiments and corresponding analyses to gauge systems' performance, and develop recommendations to effect improvements.
• Implement software algorithms in C++ and Python in a collaborative environment. Work closely with team members to define interfaces between program components. Document implementations thoroughly and clearly. Define, implement, and execute test cases for program functions.
• Participate in project reviews and technical interface meetings to present designs, test results, and analyses to sponsors and other external organizations. Publish work in scientific journals and present work at conferences.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other full time employees and student employees.
• Document progress and completion of work.
• Provide technical assistance to users. Document and address bug reports.
• Further develop knowledge of geodesy, geodetic survey principles, astronomy, estimation theory, C++ and Python, and software development principles.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in geodesy, geophysics, aerospace engineering, physics, earth science, or related field.
• Experience developing software in C++ or Python for scientific applications.
• One or more years experience developing methods of geodetic data collection and/or data reduction processes.
• Demonstrated record of authoring peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Demonstrated record of presenting scientific content to technical and non-technical audiences.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with diverse groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

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:

• PhD in geodesy, geophysics or aerospace engineering.
• Experience developing global reference frames
• Experience with multi-space geodetic techniques including satellite laser ranging and very long baseline interferometry
• Experience employing metrological tools and techniques for precise spatial measurements
• Experience modeling or employing models of geophysical phenomena
• Experience estimating orbits of spacecraft and satellites
• Experience employing statistical estimation techniques
• Experience employing star catalogs and celestial reference frames
• Experience using terrestrial survey instrumentation
• Experience using GNSS hardware and techniques for precise geo-positioning
• Experience processing GNSS carrier phase signals
• Experience developing on Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience with terminal-based environments including bash
• Experience with software configuration management processes and tools including Git and GitHub/GitLab
• Proficiency with LaTeX
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

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.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
· 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
· Retirement contributions
· Paid vacation and sick time
· Paid holidays
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) websiteto learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range: $98,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions:

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials:

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Geotechnical engineering: 2 years (Preferred)
• Python: 3 years (Preferred)
• Linux: 2 years (Preferred)
• C++: 3 years (Preferred)
• GitHub: 1 year (Preferred)
• GNSS: 1 year (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person